Nicrophorus pustulatus, commonly known as the Pustulated Burying Beetle, is a species of carrion beetle found in North America. It is characterized by its black body with orange markings and distinctive pustules on its elytra. These beetles play an important ecological role as decomposers, feeding on decaying animal matter and burying carcasses for reproduction. They are known for their remarkable parental care, with both parents working together to prepare and defend the carcass for their offspring.