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Sexton beetle

Genus Nicrophorus

Photo by bmm1097
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41.6667, -93.3572

Field Notes

Description:

Six legs. Three body segments. Two antenna with large ends. Large mandibles. Hard shell with orange stripe markings. Appears to also have small mite parasitic infection or possibly babies riding on it??

Habitat:

Midwestern. Rural location. Farm environment.

Species ID Suggestions

Sexton beetle

Genus Nicrophorus

Reference Link
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Photographed
PublishedOctober 2, 2013

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