Necrobia ruficollis (Fabricius, 1775) is a animal in the Cleridae family, order Coleoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Necrobia ruficollis (Fabricius, 1775)
Necrobia ruficollis is a colored beetle that feeds on dead matter and aids forensic entomology via decomposition occurrence.
Necrobia ruficollis (Fabricius, 1775) measures 4.0–6.5 mm (0.16–0.26 in) in length. Most of its body has a metallic black or dark blue coloration, while its thorax, legs, and the bases of its elytra are reddish brown. This species feeds on dead animal matter, including dried and smoked meats, animal skins, and cheese. It is often found on cadavers that are in later stages of decomposition, which makes it useful for forensic entomology.
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