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Carrion Beetle

Silphidae

Description:

1 inch long black body, yellow head with a spot in the middle.

Habitat:

Back yard and compost bin.

Notes:

I usually see these around rotting fruits and vegetables.

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2 Comments

JonathanReimann
JonathanReimann 10 years ago

Thanks!

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

This looks like a Carrion Beetle of the Family Silphidae....

JonathanReimann
Spotted by
JonathanReimann

Indiana, USA

Spotted on Jul 5, 2013
Submitted on Jul 16, 2013

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