Nicrophorus vespillo, commonly known as the burying beetle, is a species of insect belonging to the family Silphidae. These beetles are known for their unique behavior of burying small vertebrate carcasses as a food source for their larvae. They have a black or dark brown body with orange or red markings, and their antennae are clubbed at the end. Burying beetles play an important role in decomposition and nutrient recycling in ecosystems.