Nicrophorus interruptus

Description

Up to 20mm. Robust and shiny black with two broken orange bands across the abdomen. Antennae are black with orange clubs. All the abdominal segments are fringed with yellow hairs. The hind tibia are straight.

Similar Species

Nicrophorus vespillo is similar but with distinctly curved hind tibia, plus orange hairs on the hind margin of the pronotum.

Identification difficulty

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Habitat

At carrion in any habitat.

When to see it

May to October. It is mainly nocturnal.

UK Status

Widespread in the south but uncommon.

VC55 Status

Rare

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Species profile

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Beetles
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Records on NatureSpot:
1
First record:
18/08/2023 (N, Matt)
Last record:
18/08/2023 (N, Matt)

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