Check out these bugs-warning photo may disturb those with weak stomach

[theoldchick]

I caught these two working on a mouse carcass:

 

[Rebel Rooster]

Looks like 2 standard carrion beatles...

 

[Sarah1031]

they are very pretty

 

[magicpigeon]

BLAAAEEEEEERRRGGHHH!!

at least now nobody says I'm a wuss?

 

[key west chick]

Lol, I saw one of those the other day. I have noticed a terrible stench from the mound of boxes and totes in my carport. Im thinking I have a dead mouse under it all and the beetle was hanging around.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Oh, cool! Why haven't I ever seen one of those?

 

[theoldchick]

If you see one usually means there is a carcass in need of natural processing. These uniquely beautiful beetles do a good job.
They blend in well with their environment.

 

[outdoor junkie]

Why gross? I have about a hundred of these in a tank in my basement at al ltimes. My preffered choice for doing Europeon mounts on skulls for family and friends during hunting season. They do a better job and it's alot easier then trying to pick a skull clean with a knife and other gadgets.

 

[theoldchick]

I don't think they are gross but per forum rules I felt obligated to warn those to may be offended. These beetles are very efficient. The mouse carcass was recycled in three days.

 

[Mattemma]

Very cool bugs! I see all kinds sold to collectors and schools. I was going to get hissng cockroaches once but dh said no way!