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American Carrion Beetle

Necrophila americana

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Field Notes

Description:

American Carrion Beetle
Necrophila americana
Medium to large beetle. Club-like or knobbed antennae. Black body. Hooded head is yellow with a black spot in the middle.

Species ID Suggestions

American Carrion Beetle

Necrophila americana

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PublishedJune 15, 2014

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