Oiceoptoma thoracicum explained

Oiceoptoma thoracicum, the red-breasted carrion beetle, is a species of carrion beetle in the family Silphidae. It is found in the Palearctic. As a carrion beetle, this species is a generalist that can have importance in forensic entomology. Larval survival to adulthood occurs most often if the beetles are fed pork compared to beef or chicken. ^[1]

Notes and References

1. Qubaiová . Jarin . Jakubec . Pavel . Montoya-Molina . Santiago . Novák . Martin . Šuláková . Hana . Diet Impact on the Development and Survival of Oiceoptoma thoracicum (Coleoptera: Silphidae) . Journal of Medical Entomology . Oxford University Press (OUP) . 59 . 6 . 2022-09-08 . 0022-2585 . 10.1093/jme/tjac129 . 1905–1910. 9667723 .