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What

Roundneck Sexton Beetle (Nicrophorus orbicollis)

Observer

hill_jasonm

Date

August 7, 2015 09:58 AM EDT

Description

Carrion beetle, maybe 2 cm long. N orbicollis I think. Very similar to N. sayi, but the antennae of N. sayi are orange clubs, whereas N. orbicollis antennae are black with orange tips. Regularly attracted to light. Used Evans' Beetles of North America as a reference (awesome book).

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