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Violet checkered beetle

Necrobia violacea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇯🇵 Japan 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States 🇭🇺 Hungary

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Insecta (昆蟲綱)
Order
Coleoptera (鞘翅目)
Family
Cleridae
Genus
Necrobia
Species
Necrobia violacea (Violet checkered beetle)

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Redshouldered ham beetle
Necrobia ruficollis
Endangered
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Redlegged ham beetle
Necrobia rufipes
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violet checkered beetle?
The scientific name of Violet checkered beetle is Necrobia violacea. It belongs to the genus Necrobia.
What is the conservation status of Violet checkered beetle?
Violet checkered beetle (Necrobia violacea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Violet checkered beetle live?
Violet checkered beetle is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan), Europe (10 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Japan, Lithuania, Norway, Slovenia.
What family does Violet checkered beetle belong to?
Violet checkered beetle (Necrobia violacea) belongs to the genus Necrobia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cleridae.
Is Violet checkered beetle endangered?
No, Violet checkered beetle (Necrobia violacea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Violet checkered beetle belong to?
Violet checkered beetle (Necrobia violacea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Violet checkered beetle?
The closest relatives of Violet checkered beetle in the genus Necrobia include Redshouldered ham beetle, Redlegged ham beetle.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Necrobia — 3 Species

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