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Recognition in burying beetles (Nicrophorus spp., Silphidae, Coleoptera)
Burying beetles (Nicrophorus spp.) meet potential partners on carcasses. The aim of this study was to determine how males and females are able to determine potential partners from individuals of different species. The cuticular hydrocarbons of various species of European and Canadian burying …
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Distribution of Carrion Beetles (Coleoptera: Silphidae) in Different Geographic Regions of Virginia
The distribution of beetles in the Family Silphidae has not been well studied in Virginia. The primary purpose of this study was to survey silphid beetles in a more systematic manner across different geographic regions of the state, with a special consideration for Nicrophorus species. The seasonal …