American Carrion Beetle (Necrophila americana)

American Carrion Beetle (Necrophila americana)

Carrion beetles are usually found on carrion, but they will partake of dung or rotting fruit if the occasion presents itself.

Durham Co., NC 6/27/2009.

American Carrion Beetle (Necrophila americana)

Durham Co., NC 6/27/2009.

American Carrion Beetle (Necrophila americana)

Durham Co., NC 6/27/2009.

On a dead snake.

Durham Co., NC 5/4/2012.

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