Carrion beetles are a family of beetles, Silphidae, that feed on decaying organic matter, such as dead animals. This makes them important natural recyclers.
They are also Ashleigh Whiffin’s favourite group of insects. She tells us a bit about them in this video:
Do you know of any other insects that act as decomposers and natural recyclers? Tell us about them in the comments below or in the Contact us section of the blog.
Crunchy on the outside 
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