Hairy Rove Beetle - Creophilus maxillosus Nashua, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA April 17, 2005 Size: 12 - 18 mm
Taken from roadside carrion (skunk). Creophilus maxillosus is said to feed on maggots, although my photo subjects are making do with moistened dry dogfood. Image shows one with wings tucked away, one with wings extended.
Contributed by Jim McClarin on 24 April, 2005 - 3:04pm Last updated 26 April, 2005 - 3:06pm |