Necrophila americana (Linnaeus)
(Coleoptera: Silphidae)
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Necrophila americana is highly abundant in Northeastern Iowa during June, July and August. This species has been found in Allamakee, Fayette, Howard, and Winneshiek Counties on traps baited with beef liver and dead fish.