#vespilloides

[worldofleaves]

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This pretty beetle is being attacked by red mites. Going to try to get them off of him so he can go about his business. If he unfortunately dies, ill put him in resin but definitely going to try to save him first. These guys are known for carying the #Poecilochirus #carabi mites, but this guy looks like he's being killed by these since there are so many. The beetle species is #Nicrophorus #vespilloides.