A Black Carrion Beetle (Family Silphidae) Crawling Through Dried Wood in Colorado
A black carrion beetle belonging to the Silphidae family crawls across a patch of dried wood in Colorado. The beetle's shiny black exoskeleton is clearly visible as are its long segmented legs. The beetle's antennae are also visible extending forward from its head. The straw provides a textured backdrop for the beetle highlighting its movement and providing a sense of scale
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