Nicrophorus sp

Burying beetles are true to their name—they bury the carcasses of small vertebrates such as birds and rodents as a food source for their larvae. But they can also be found exploring a larger body and predating maggots.

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OriginUSA
Common NamesSexton, Burying beetle

$8.00

Specimens sold in alcohol are sent in clear, archival-quality glass vials with poly-seal caps to prevent evaporation. They are sent with alcohol-proof, typed specimen data labels.

Burying beetles are true to their name—they bury the carcasses of small vertebrates such as birds and rodents as a food source for their larvae. But they can also be found exploring a larger body and predating maggots.

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