Carrion Beetles feed on decaying organic matter, such as dead animals. They have the unique ability to help solve crimes...
from Wikipedia: They are a very important tool in determining a post mortem interval by collecting carrion beetle progeny from a body, and determining the developmental rate. Based on the number of instars present and what stage of development they are in, a time of death can be estimated. This is very useful in medicocriminal entomology, the emphasis on utilizing arthropods as evidence to aid in solving crimes.
Carrion Beetle (Nicrophorus carolinensis) in flight
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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