Red-breasted
Carrion Beetle
Oiceoptoma
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| The Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belongs to the Silphidae family (more commonly grouped as burying beetles) This example was the first time that I had seen the species and was photographed in Lound Wood on 27/04/05. The Red-breasted Carrion Beetle is a common woodland species, feeding on carrion and rotting fungi. With a length of 12-16mm, they are fairly easy to spot with careful searching. | ||
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| UK distribution of Oiceoptoma
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 The UK distribution maps on eakringbirds.com are provided by the National Biodiversity Network (NBN Gateway) Each red square on the map indicates species present in 10km grid squares. Updated September 2011 |
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