Rove beetles around Torphins, Scotland.
Creophilus maxillosus, Hairy rove beetle
Found on or near carrion.
Adult body length 15 - 25 mm
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Ontholestes tessellatus, a rove beetle
Usually found near carrion or dung, but also in compost heaps.
Adult length is 13 - 20 mm.
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Ocypus olens Devil's coach horse
At least 22 mm long.
Attacks anything.
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