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Carrion Beetle

Silphidae

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Field Notes

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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Silphidae

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LaurenZarate
This looks like a Carrion Beetle of the Family Silphidae....

Spotted for Missions

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Nature in Yellow
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Wildlife of Indiana
Photographed
PublishedJuly 16, 2013

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