"These insects are generally found in dark and dirty places about houses, in cellars, and similar situations." &mdash Goodrich, 1859

Churchyard Beetle

"These insects are generally found in dark and dirty places about houses, in cellars, and similar situations."…

Churchyard Beetle.

Churchyard Beetle

Churchyard Beetle.

Darkling beetles (also known as Darkening beetles) are a family of beetles found worldwide, estimated at more than 20,000 species. Many of the beetles have black elytra. Darkling beetles eat both fresh and decaying vegetation. Major predators include birds, rodents, sun spiders, and lizards.

Darkling Beetle

Darkling beetles (also known as Darkening beetles) are a family of beetles found worldwide, estimated…

An illustration of a small church and graveyard.

Church and Graveyard

An illustration of a small church and graveyard.

This 11th century tomb cross is found in a churchyard.

Tomb Cross

This 11th century tomb cross is found in a churchyard.