THE MARTIN LAB
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NICROPHORUS PUSTULATUS

N. pustulatus larvae have been found on snake eggs. Their name means to be “marked with pustules” - referring to their red markings. N. pustulatus are commonly attracted to light. They were previously thought to be rare until it was recently discovered that they are fairly common in the forest canopy. 
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IDENTIFICATION 

Mostly black antennae with 3 orange segments at the tips. Moderate size (15-20mm), although larger specimens have been found. Distinct pattern on elytra with 4 small dots at back end and
2 dots on the sides. 

NOCTURNAL 

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LIVE IN FOREST CANOPY

MOST ACTIVE MAY-AUG

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  • Home
  • Burying Beetles
  • N. Pustulatus
  • N. Marginatus
  • N. Orbicollis
  • N. Sayi
  • N. Hebes
  • N. Tomentosus
  • N. Defodiens