Beetle id please

[michael23]

Hi there photographed this beetle today in the sherwood forest, can anyone id it for me please.

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/michael23_photo/070.jpg

[Colin Key]

Hi Michael,

It is a Sexton Beetle (Silphidae nicrophorus investigator).

Colin

[michael23]

Hi colin many thanks for the id.
:smile:

[borealis]

Not investigator, antennal club looks black and anterior transverse coloured band is interrupted. Most like vespilloides.

Tim

[michael23]

thanks very much.

[Clive Curtis]

Dear Michael 123,
It's a Sexton Beetle,Nicrophorus vespillo,that buries carrion.
Some years ago one flew into my head @ midnight when I left the bath & put the room light on - I thought it was a bumble bee @ first! 12-22 m.m.long.Nocturnal. from Glowworm.