Velleius dilatatus
| Velleius dilatatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Staphyliniformia |
| Family: | Staphylinidae |
| Genus: | Velleius |
| Species: | V. dilatatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Velleius dilatatus (Fabricius, 1787) | |
| Synonyms | |
Wikispecies has information related to Velleius dilatatus.
Velleius dilatatus , the hornet rove beetle, is a species of rove beetle belonging to the family Staphylinidae. This beetle is commensal with the European hornet (Vespa crabro), living in its nests.