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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Family: | Silphidae |
| Genus: | Necrodes Leach, 1815 |
Necrodes is a genus of carrion beetles in the family Silphidae. There are at least four described species in Necrodes. [1] [2] [3]
These four species belong to the genus Necrodes:
Silphidae is a family of beetles that are known commonly as large carrion beetles, carrion beetles or burying beetles. There are two subfamilies: Silphinae and Nicrophorinae. Nicrophorines are sometimes known as sexton beetles. The number of species is relatively small and around two hundred. They are more diverse in the temperate region although a few tropical endemics are known. Both subfamilies feed on decaying organic matter such as dead animals. The subfamilies differ in which uses parental care and which types of carcasses they prefer. Silphidae are considered to be of importance to forensic entomologists because when they are found on a decaying body they are used to help estimate a post-mortem interval.
Histeridae is a family of beetles commonly known as clown beetles or Hister beetles. This very diverse group of beetles contains 3,900 species found worldwide. They can be easily identified by their shortened elytra that leaves two of the seven tergites exposed, and their elbowed antennae with clubbed ends. These predatory feeders are most active at night and will fake death if they feel threatened. This family of beetles will occupy almost any kind of niche throughout the world. Hister beetles have proved useful during forensic investigations to help in time of death estimation. Also, certain species are used in the control of livestock pests that infest dung and to control houseflies. Because they are predacious and will even eat other Hister beetles, they must be isolated when collected.
Trogidae, sometimes called hide beetles, is a family of beetles with a distinctive warty or bumpy appearance. Found worldwide, the family includes about 300 species contained in four or five genera.
Aleochara is an unusual genus in the beetle family Staphylinidae, the Rove beetles; larvae of Staphylinidae occur in many assorted ecological roles, most being scavengers, predators or carrion feeders, but the larvae of at least those species of Aleochara whose life histories are known, are parasitoids; they feed in the puparia of suitable species of flies, killing the host in the process. Adult Aleochara are predators.
Poecilochirus is a holarctic genus of mites in the family Parasitidae. They are relatively large and often found on rotting corpses, where they are transported by beetles. Deuteronymphs are characterized by two orange dorsal shields and in many species a transverse band on the sternal shield. The juvenile development consists of a larval stage, protonymph, and deuteronymph, but no tritonymph. Females are smaller than males. Males guard female deuteronymphs shortly before these mate, and pairs mate venter-to-venter.
Apteroloma is a genus of primitive carrion beetles in the family Agyrtidae. There are about 14 described species in Apteroloma.
Agyrtes is a genus of primitive carrion beetles in the family Agyrtidae. There are at least four described species in Agyrtes.
Lyrosoma is a genus of primitive carrion beetles in the family Agyrtidae. There are at least three described species in Lyrosoma.
Thanatophilus lapponicus, the northern carrion beetle, is a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae. It is found in Europe & Northern Asia, Central America, and North America.
Thanatophilus is a genus of carrion beetles in the family Silphidae. There are about 12 described species in Thanatophilus.
Necrophilus is a genus of primitive carrion beetles in the family Agyrtidae. There are at least three described species in Necrophilus.
Oiceoptoma inaequale, the ridged carrion beetle, is a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae. It is found in North America.
Heterosilpha is a genus of carrion beetles in the family Silphidae. There are at least two described species in Heterosilpha.
Prionochaeta is a genus of small carrion beetles in the family Leiodidae. There is one described species in Prionochaeta, P. opaca.
Heterosilpha ramosa, the garden carrion beetle, is a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae. It is found in Central America and North America.
Aclypea bituberosa, the western spinach carrion beetle, is a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae. It is found in North America.
Ipelates is a genus of primitive carrion beetles in the family Agyrtidae. There are at least four described species in Ipelates.
Necrophilus pettiti, the small scavenger beetle, is a species of primitive carrion beetle in the family Agyrtidae. It is found in North America.
Necrodes surinamensis, the red-lined carrion beetle, is a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae. It is found in North America.
Platycholeus is a genus of small carrion beetles in the family Leiodidae. There are at least two described species in Platycholeus.
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