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Insects
Flat black beetle with a yellow shield, working carcasses in the woods.
Field facts
HabitatWoodland, anywhere with carrion
RangeStatewide
When to lookMay to September
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesBurying beetles, Rove beetles
Field note: It carries mites that ride along to eat fly eggs.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Nature's cleanup crew; observe and do not disturb the carcass.
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