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face of the procoxa in the basal half; N.
marginatus has short setae (shorter than
those on humerus).
The larval stage was described by
Anderson (1982b), and a brief diagnosis
was given by Anderson and Peck (1985).
According to Anderson and Peck
(1985), this species exhibits a broad range
of ecological tolerances and inhabits dry
forests, prairies, and deserts. Adults are
diurnal, and they have been collected at
human and coyote dung as well as carrion.
In our studies done in Nebraska, numerous
specimens have been taken using pitfall
traps baited with the flesh of mice, rats,
and rhinoceros. Yes, rhinoceros.
THE CARRION BEETLES OF NEBRASKA 69
Fig. 111. Nicrophorus hybridus Hatch and Angell.
Nicrophorus hybridus Hatch and
Angell
(Figs. 78, 85, 92, 96, 98, 109, 111)
Necrophorus hybridus Hatch and Angell 1925:
216.
Diagnosis. Length 13.8-20.5 mm. Head:
Club of antenna with basal segment black,
remaining three segments orange. Both
sexes with small eyes; post-ocular bulge in
female a little shorter than length of eye (Fig.
98). Thorax: Pronotum with lateral and basal
margins wide; anterior transverse impression
deep, distinct (Fig. 78). Metasternum
with dense, yellow pubescence except for a