Pest Status: Rove beetles are not considered pests.
Appearance: Rove beetles are slender, elongated insects with wing covers that are much shorter than the abdomen. Most are black or brown and quite small (1/8-inch).
Life Cycle: Females deposit their eggs in the soil and the larvae hatch in about 5 to 10 days. The larvae feed on small insect that they find in the surrounding soil. The beetles pupate within the host puparia and emerge as adults after one month.
Where to Collect: Rove beetles are typically found in most moist environments. They may easily be collected using pitfall traps.