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Red-breasted Carrion Beetle

Oiceoptoma thoracicum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Staphylinidae ›Genus: Oiceoptoma

About

Oiceoptoma thoracicum, the red-breasted carrion beetle, is a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae. It is found in the Palearctic. As a carrion beetle, this species is a generalist that can have importance in forensic entomology. Larval survival to adulthood occurs most often if the beetles are fed pork compared to beef or chicken....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-breasted Carrion Beetle?
The scientific name of Red-breasted Carrion Beetle is Oiceoptoma thoracicum.
What kingdom does Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belong to?
Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belong to?
Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belong to?
Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belong to?
Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belong to?
Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belongs to the family Staphylinidae.
What genus does Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belong to?
Red-breasted Carrion Beetle belongs to the genus Oiceoptoma.