Diamesus osculans (Vigors, 1825) is a animal in the Staphylinidae family, order Coleoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Diamesus osculans (Vigors, 1825)
Diamesus osculans is the largest carrion beetle in Silphinae, found on corpses with forensic value. Adults are attracted to light traps and animal remains.
Diamesus osculans (Vigors, 1825) is the largest carrion beetle species in the subfamily Silphinae. It is commonly found on decaying corpses, and has forensic value. Adult individuals of this species are easily attracted to light traps and animal remains.
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