What is this large insect caught with Japanese beetles. - Ask Extension
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?
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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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