American Burying Beetle
American Burying Beetle
Seasonal Restriction Dates:
- N/A
Restriction Notes:
- Record number of acres of nearby suitable habitat with native perennials.
- Footprint in or near McAlester Army Ammunition Plant or Camp Gruber/Cherokee WMA.
Photo Credit: USFWS
Short Description from Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation:
The American burying beetle (Nicrophorus americanus) is a large, boldly-marked beetle with an overall black color, and four red-orange markings on its back. It also has a prominent red-orange coloration on the pronotum, or portion of the back between the head and the wing covers. It is the largest North American species of carrion beetle, reaching between one and two inches in length.
Natural Habitat:
Wide variety of grasslands, forests, and rural environments with high densities of mammals and birds.
