Burying beetle, Nicrophorus humator. An exciting family of the Silphidae. What can this beetle feel, smell, taste and hear with its sensors on its leg?
January 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Burying beetle, Nicrophorus humator. An exciting family of the Silphidae. What can this beetle feel, smell, taste and hear with its sensors on its leg?
Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma thoracicum) in the family Silphidae. Seen today in woodland in the grounds of Penicuik Estate, Midlothian. Also often seen feeding on rotting fungi, particularly Stinkhorns (Phallus impudicus). #Coleoptera #CarrionBeetles #Silphidae @colsocbi.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma thoracicum) in the family Silphidae. Seen today in woodland in the grounds of Penicuik Estate, Midlothian. Also often seen feeding on rotting fungi, particularly Stinkhorns (Phallus impudicus). #Coleoptera #CarrionBeetles #Silphidae @colsocbi.bsky.social
A beautiful beetle visited me this evening.
She/he presented him/herself as a dark carrion beetle Aclypea opaca, a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae.
Although common, she/he has not been here before.
#carrionbeetle #Aclypeaopaca #darkcarrionbeetle #gulhårigskinnarbagge #silphidae
She/he presented him/herself as a dark carrion beetle Aclypea opaca, a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae.
Although common, she/he has not been here before.
#carrionbeetle #Aclypeaopaca #darkcarrionbeetle #gulhårigskinnarbagge #silphidae
April 18, 2026 at 10:04 PM
A beautiful beetle visited me this evening.
She/he presented him/herself as a dark carrion beetle Aclypea opaca, a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae.
Although common, she/he has not been here before.
#carrionbeetle #Aclypeaopaca #darkcarrionbeetle #gulhårigskinnarbagge #silphidae
She/he presented him/herself as a dark carrion beetle Aclypea opaca, a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae.
Although common, she/he has not been here before.
#carrionbeetle #Aclypeaopaca #darkcarrionbeetle #gulhårigskinnarbagge #silphidae
#insectthursday
Carrion #beetle larva - Family: Silphidae
(Shot near Cincinnati 4-6-26) 🪳🪲 #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #invertebrate #insect #bugsky #bug #ento
Carrion #beetle larva - Family: Silphidae
(Shot near Cincinnati 4-6-26) 🪳🪲 #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #invertebrate #insect #bugsky #bug #ento
April 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM
#insectthursday
Carrion #beetle larva - Family: Silphidae
(Shot near Cincinnati 4-6-26) 🪳🪲 #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #invertebrate #insect #bugsky #bug #ento
Carrion #beetle larva - Family: Silphidae
(Shot near Cincinnati 4-6-26) 🪳🪲 #photography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nature #animal #invertebrate #insect #bugsky #bug #ento
The Common Burying Beetle, Nicrophorus vespilloides, buried under Scaly Tooth Fungus (Sarcodon imbricatus) at Dell Wood, Nethy Bridge 24/09/2025 #Silphidae #CarrionBeetle #Fungi @ashwhiffin.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Common Burying Beetle, Nicrophorus vespilloides, buried under Scaly Tooth Fungus (Sarcodon imbricatus) at Dell Wood, Nethy Bridge 24/09/2025 #Silphidae #CarrionBeetle #Fungi @ashwhiffin.bsky.social @edinburghnats.bsky.social
A black beauty - A black snail beetle, Phosphuga atrata.
Biodiversity comes in many formats.
#blacksnailbeetle #blackcarrionbeetle #snäckjägare #silphidae #coleoptera #insectphotography #naturephotography #bjärenatur #macrophoto #TG6 #blackbeauty #biodiversity #backyardbiodiversity #biodiversitet
Biodiversity comes in many formats.
#blacksnailbeetle #blackcarrionbeetle #snäckjägare #silphidae #coleoptera #insectphotography #naturephotography #bjärenatur #macrophoto #TG6 #blackbeauty #biodiversity #backyardbiodiversity #biodiversitet
April 3, 2026 at 8:50 PM
A black beauty - A black snail beetle, Phosphuga atrata.
Biodiversity comes in many formats.
#blacksnailbeetle #blackcarrionbeetle #snäckjägare #silphidae #coleoptera #insectphotography #naturephotography #bjärenatur #macrophoto #TG6 #blackbeauty #biodiversity #backyardbiodiversity #biodiversitet
Biodiversity comes in many formats.
#blacksnailbeetle #blackcarrionbeetle #snäckjägare #silphidae #coleoptera #insectphotography #naturephotography #bjärenatur #macrophoto #TG6 #blackbeauty #biodiversity #backyardbiodiversity #biodiversitet
A lovely Carrion beetle, Phosphuga atrata I think, seen 04/05/25 Hopwas Quarry, #Staffs @ashwhiffin.bsky.social @colsocbi.bsky.social #beetle #Silphidae
May 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A lovely Carrion beetle, Phosphuga atrata I think, seen 04/05/25 Hopwas Quarry, #Staffs @ashwhiffin.bsky.social @colsocbi.bsky.social #beetle #Silphidae
A Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma thoracicum) seen very briefly today in a wood in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. #Coleoptera #Silphidae #Nature #Photography #Nikon #Scotland @carrionbeetlesuk.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 4:34 PM
A Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma thoracicum) seen very briefly today in a wood in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. #Coleoptera #Silphidae #Nature #Photography #Nikon #Scotland @carrionbeetlesuk.bsky.social
When out and about the only one of the Silphidae (coleoptera.org.uk/silphidae/ga...) that I see fairly regularly is Phosphuga atra, so i was pleased to see two new species this year. Firstly Thanatophilus sinuatus at Waxham Dunes, and secondly Dendroxena quadrimaculata in Hockering Woods.
December 31, 2024 at 1:10 PM
When out and about the only one of the Silphidae (coleoptera.org.uk/silphidae/ga...) that I see fairly regularly is Phosphuga atra, so i was pleased to see two new species this year. Firstly Thanatophilus sinuatus at Waxham Dunes, and secondly Dendroxena quadrimaculata in Hockering Woods.
Falls ihr euch schon einmal gefragt hat, woher diese merkwürdigen Spuren am Strand oder in den Dünen stammen.
Schwarzer Schneckenjäger (Phosphuga atrata)
artenvielfalt beetles beetle Coleoptera Käfer Aaskäfer Silphidae nature natur insekten insects Schiermonnikoog
Schwarzer Schneckenjäger (Phosphuga atrata)
artenvielfalt beetles beetle Coleoptera Käfer Aaskäfer Silphidae nature natur insekten insects Schiermonnikoog
May 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Falls ihr euch schon einmal gefragt hat, woher diese merkwürdigen Spuren am Strand oder in den Dünen stammen.
Schwarzer Schneckenjäger (Phosphuga atrata)
artenvielfalt beetles beetle Coleoptera Käfer Aaskäfer Silphidae nature natur insekten insects Schiermonnikoog
Schwarzer Schneckenjäger (Phosphuga atrata)
artenvielfalt beetles beetle Coleoptera Käfer Aaskäfer Silphidae nature natur insekten insects Schiermonnikoog
March 16, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Genus/Species: Silphidae
Subtitle: Large carrion and burying beetles
Subtitle: Large carrion and burying beetles
December 26, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Genus/Species: Silphidae
Subtitle: Large carrion and burying beetles
Subtitle: Large carrion and burying beetles
Burying beetle, Nicrophorus humator. An exciting family of the carrion beetle (Silphidiae). What can this beetle feel, smell, taste and hear with its sensors on its leg?
#carrionbeetle #silphidae #beetle #coleoptera #entomology #emtomologyart #entomologie #entomologia #biodiversität #biodiversity
#carrionbeetle #silphidae #beetle #coleoptera #entomology #emtomologyart #entomologie #entomologia #biodiversität #biodiversity
November 29, 2023 at 4:43 PM
Burying beetle, Nicrophorus humator. An exciting family of the carrion beetle (Silphidiae). What can this beetle feel, smell, taste and hear with its sensors on its leg?
#carrionbeetle #silphidae #beetle #coleoptera #entomology #emtomologyart #entomologie #entomologia #biodiversität #biodiversity
#carrionbeetle #silphidae #beetle #coleoptera #entomology #emtomologyart #entomologie #entomologia #biodiversität #biodiversity
Saw a dead chipmunk on my walk yesterday, and when I walked by the same spot today it was gone but there were a few of these carrion beetles still around.
#macrophotography #carrionbeetle #silphidae
#macrophotography #carrionbeetle #silphidae
September 8, 2024 at 12:50 AM
Saw a dead chipmunk on my walk yesterday, and when I walked by the same spot today it was gone but there were a few of these carrion beetles still around.
#macrophotography #carrionbeetle #silphidae
#macrophotography #carrionbeetle #silphidae
Een keverlarve, maar te weinig detail voor meer specificatie. Misschien van een aaskever (Silphidae).
June 30, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Een keverlarve, maar te weinig detail voor meer specificatie. Misschien van een aaskever (Silphidae).
Another photo.
I was told it was probably a Silphidae, but I’m 100% sure it isn’t. The head doesn’t match (Silphidae have long heads, shaped a little like Carabidae, this one has a super short head), and the thorax doesn’t match (not flattened like a Silphidae’s).
I was told it was probably a Silphidae, but I’m 100% sure it isn’t. The head doesn’t match (Silphidae have long heads, shaped a little like Carabidae, this one has a super short head), and the thorax doesn’t match (not flattened like a Silphidae’s).
March 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Another photo.
I was told it was probably a Silphidae, but I’m 100% sure it isn’t. The head doesn’t match (Silphidae have long heads, shaped a little like Carabidae, this one has a super short head), and the thorax doesn’t match (not flattened like a Silphidae’s).
I was told it was probably a Silphidae, but I’m 100% sure it isn’t. The head doesn’t match (Silphidae have long heads, shaped a little like Carabidae, this one has a super short head), and the thorax doesn’t match (not flattened like a Silphidae’s).
Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma thoracicum) seen today in Leadburn Community Woodland south of Penicuik. #Coleoptera #Silphidae #CarrionBeetles #Nature #Photography #Nikon #Scotland @colsocbi.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Red-breasted carrion beetle (Oiceoptoma thoracicum) seen today in Leadburn Community Woodland south of Penicuik. #Coleoptera #Silphidae #CarrionBeetles #Nature #Photography #Nikon #Scotland @colsocbi.bsky.social
They finally, officially did it! SILPHIDS ARE STAPHYLINIDS NOW AND THERE'S NO GOING BACK zookeys.pensoft.net/article/1228...
Large carrion and burying beetles evolved from Staphylinidae (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Silphinae): a review of the evidence
Large carrion beetles (Silphidae) are the focus of ongoing behavioral ecology, forensic, ecological, conservation, evolutionary, systematic, and other research, and were recently reclassified as a sub...
zookeys.pensoft.net
May 9, 2024 at 3:03 PM
They finally, officially did it! SILPHIDS ARE STAPHYLINIDS NOW AND THERE'S NO GOING BACK zookeys.pensoft.net/article/1228...
February 8, 2024 at 4:35 AM
A couple of our entomological outreach drawers in the UT insect collection.
April 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A couple of our entomological outreach drawers in the UT insect collection.
Get involved & post your photos or artwork of blue insects! 🦋
This is the 8th year I’ve celebrated #BlueBugs, and this year it’s more important than ever to spread some of natures beauty and distract ourselves. Help me make it a good one!
Here’s where it began 🩵
This is the 8th year I’ve celebrated #BlueBugs, and this year it’s more important than ever to spread some of natures beauty and distract ourselves. Help me make it a good one!
Here’s where it began 🩵
January 20, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Get involved & post your photos or artwork of blue insects! 🦋
This is the 8th year I’ve celebrated #BlueBugs, and this year it’s more important than ever to spread some of natures beauty and distract ourselves. Help me make it a good one!
Here’s where it began 🩵
This is the 8th year I’ve celebrated #BlueBugs, and this year it’s more important than ever to spread some of natures beauty and distract ourselves. Help me make it a good one!
Here’s where it began 🩵
American Carrion Beetles (Necrophila americana) in a Massachusetts woodland today. Found a freshly deceased Woodchuck (Groundhog) a couple of days ago. Returned today to check for carrion beetles. More info in ALT Text. #Coleoptera #Silphidae #CarrionBeetles @ashwhiffin.bsky.social
June 27, 2026 at 10:27 PM
American Carrion Beetles (Necrophila americana) in a Massachusetts woodland today. Found a freshly deceased Woodchuck (Groundhog) a couple of days ago. Returned today to check for carrion beetles. More info in ALT Text. #Coleoptera #Silphidae #CarrionBeetles @ashwhiffin.bsky.social
Genus/Species: Silphidae
Subtitle: Large carrion and burying beetles
Subtitle: Large carrion and burying beetles
August 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Genus/Species: Silphidae
Subtitle: Large carrion and burying beetles
Subtitle: Large carrion and burying beetles