Black and orange banded Sexton burying beetles
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Nicrophorus investigator, also known as the Banded Sexton beetle, is one of several large orange and black banded beetles found in the British Isles. These brightly coloured beetles can be up to 25mm long and are strong fliers, often being … Read More

Beetle: Nicrophorus investigator
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Common name: A Sexton beetle or Burying beetle Latin name: Nicrophorus investigator Family: Carrion beetles (Silphidae) This photo Location: Marsland valley, Cornwall and Devon county boundary