Nicrophorus

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Translingual

Nicrophorus americanus

Etymology

nicro- +‎ -phorus

Proper noun

Nicrophorus m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Staphylinidae – sexton beetles or burying beetles.

Usage notes

  • Until 2024 usually placed in family Silphidae.

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