Burying beetles (Nicrophorus) are hard to miss. The insects aren’t big, but most species are painted with vibrant, orange blotches on a glossy black background. According to new research, walking around dressed in their Halloween best may have a much more important function for the beetles than just looking like …
Source: Gizmodo – Burying Beetles’ Embalming Butt Juice Is Even Worse Than It Sounds