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Boreal Burying Beetle
Nicrophorus defodiens
- Worldwide
- 2,458 observations
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About
Nicrophorus defodiens is a burying beetle described by Mannerheim in 1846.
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Recent sightings near Vancouver
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Oct 6, 2026Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 6G9, CanadaObserver: juniperhoneybeeView observation from Oct 6, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 8, 2026Nature Tr, Burnaby, BC, CAObserver: emmaowensView observation from Sep 8, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Sep 7, 2026W 16th Ave, Greater Vancouver, BC, CAObserver: Harrison SchellView observation from Sep 7, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 29, 2026Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, Burnaby, BC, CAObserver: cstaraView observation from Aug 29, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 29, 2026Greater Vancouver, CA-BC, CAObserver: amber_cornickView observation from Aug 29, 2026 on iNaturalist
- Aug 10, 2026Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC, CAObserver: WillView observation from Aug 10, 2026 on iNaturalist