About Black Burying Beetle
A large all-black burying beetle with orange-tipped antennae. It buries animal carcasses for its larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest burying beetles in Europe and can inter a mouse-sized carcass in just a few hours.
Distribution
Where Black Burying Beetle can be found
Seasonal Activity
Peak activity
Moderate
Low / dormant
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