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What is this large insect caught with Japanese beetles. #706179

Asked July 27, 2020, 6:14 PM EDT

I looked into the soapy water that I was knocking Japanese Beetles into and saw this much larger almost bee-like insect. Can you identify it?

Goodhue County Minnesota

Expert Response

The insect is a kind of burying beetle. We don't know what species.

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An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 27, 2020, 8:30 PM EDT

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