Paederus baudii is a species of rove beetle belonging to the family Staphylinidae subfamily Paederinae.

[1] These beetles are mainly present in France, Italy, and Switzerland.

[2] They can mainly be encountered in moisty habitats, especially on the banks of ponds and marshy meadows.

[3][4] They can secrete by abdominal glands an urticant substance.

[5] Larvae and adults are predators of small insects.