THE MARTIN LAB
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NICROPHORUS SAYI

N. sayi are the first Nicrophorous beetle to become active in the spring;
some adults will appear when there is still snow on the ground.
N. sayi are named after Thomas Say, the father of modern entomology.
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IDENTIFICATION 

Mostly black antennae with 3 orange segments at the tips. Moderate size (15-23mm). Distinct pattern of orange that spreads along the sides of the eltyra.   

NOCTURNAL 

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