Tomentose Burying Beetle

On dead hairy-tailed mole

On dead hairy-tailed mole

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A group of butterflies and insects gathered on damp rocks near the waterfall, presumably puddling to obtain moisture and nutrients. Full image attached.

A group of butterflies and insects gathered on damp rocks near the waterfall, presumably puddling to obtain moisture and nutrients. Full image attached.

Watched this beetle repeatedly walk around, beneath, and over this dead critter. It would not stay still for a decent picture. I'm pretty sure this is the Tomentose Burying Beetle; that yellow-ish pronotum stood out, but other opinions are welcome. First time I've ever seen this species.

Caught northwest of O'Neill, NE

black head, yellow thorax & abdomen, black & orange wing covers. Beetle was excavating or burying carion (smells dead) and accompanied by flies

black head, yellow thorax & abdomen, black & orange wing covers. Beetle was excavating or burying carion (smells dead) and accompanied by flies