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Burying Beetle
Nicrophorus orbicollis
35.11, -83.1141
Field Notes
Description:
It is immediately recognized by the colorful orange markings on it's fore-wing. It's most distinctive feature from other Silphidae is it's clubbed antennae with three orange apical segments and a black base
Habitat:
It can be found from southeastern Canada to the southern tip of Florida and to East Texas; it has also been discovered as far west as Nebraska and as far north as North Dakota. It's preferred habitat is in open and forested habitats.
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