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Carrion beetle
'''Carrion beetle'''s are a family of beetles that feed on the bodies of dead and decaying animals. When an animal dies in the woods, it immediately begins to decompose or rot.  Carrion beetles eat the rotting flesh of dead animals so they are a very important kind of beneficial bug called "decomposers".  

If you remember the meaning of two different words, you will remember why this beetle is a beneficial bug.
* "Carrion" is the body of a dead animal.
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Carrion beetles come in many sizes. Some are very small while others can get as big as 1.4 inches (or about 35 mm). 8====D The average size of a Carrion beetle is 1/2 inch. They have flat, flexible bodies that allow them to crawl under dead animals. Carrion beetles are found all over the world. There are 46 different kinds in North America, many of which are found in the United States.
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[[Category:Beetles]]