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Staphylinids may be recognized by their short elytra which expose up to 6 abdominal segments. The body is usually elongate and parallel sided. They may be distinguished from Dermaptera which they superficially resemble by their lack of cerci. They may further be distinguished from the Embioptera by their lack of an expanded tarsomere on the forelegs. They range in size from 1-20 mm.

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