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Redlegged ham beetle

Necrobia rufipes

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (18 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇵 Japan 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class
Insecta (Insects)
Order
Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family
Cleridae
Genus
Necrobia
Species
Necrobia rufipes (Redlegged ham beetle)

Similar Species in Necrobia

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Redshouldered ham beetle
Necrobia ruficollis
Endangered
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Violet checkered beetle
Necrobia violacea
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Redlegged ham beetle?
The scientific name of Redlegged ham beetle is Necrobia rufipes. It belongs to the genus Necrobia.
What is the conservation status of Redlegged ham beetle?
Redlegged ham beetle (Necrobia rufipes) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Redlegged ham beetle live?
Redlegged ham beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (18 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany.
What family does Redlegged ham beetle belong to?
Redlegged ham beetle (Necrobia rufipes) belongs to the genus Necrobia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cleridae.
Is Redlegged ham beetle endangered?
No, Redlegged ham beetle (Necrobia rufipes) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Redlegged ham beetle belong to?
Redlegged ham beetle (Necrobia rufipes) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Redlegged ham beetle?
The closest relatives of Redlegged ham beetle in the genus Necrobia include Redshouldered ham beetle, Violet checkered beetle.

Native Range — 24 Countries

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Genus Necrobia — 3 Species

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Redlegged ham beetle
Necrobia rufipes
LC
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Redshouldered ham beetle
Necrobia ruficollis
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Violet checkered beetle
Necrobia violacea
LC
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