Burying Beetle - Nicrophorus obscurus

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Copyright © 2008 Tim Loh

Burying Beetle - Nicrophorus obscurus -

Canmore Park, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
September 2, 2008
Size: 24 mm

Replacement images of previous ones that have been frassed; Collected from a pitfall trap baited with a dead mouse;
Relaxed and remounted this one

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Burying Beetle - Nicrophorus obscurus - male

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Contributed by Tim Loh on 21 October, 2008 - 7:02pm
Last updated 18 March, 2012 - 12:10am

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