Common Sexton Beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides

Not the best vernacular name in my opinion, with it being far from the commonest sexton beetle (in my experience which is admittedly skewed towards species attracted to light) and with the potential for confusion with Common Burying Beetle, another sexton beetle which also has a similar scientific name: Nicrophorus vespillo.

Common Sexton Beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides, North Elmham railway (Norfolk, UK), 24th May 2022

Common Sexton Beetle Nicrophorus vespilloides, Thursford Wood (Norfolk, UK), 22nd May 2017