Black Burying Beetle vs Arboreal Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Burying Beetle | Arboreal Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus humator | Dromius quadrimaculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 18-26mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Burying Beetle
A large all-black burying beetle with orange-tipped antennae. It buries animal carcasses for its larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest burying beetles in Europe and can inter a mouse-sized carcass in just a few hours.
Arboreal Ground Beetle
A small, flattened ground beetle that lives primarily on trees rather than on the ground. It has a dark brown body with four pale spots on its elytra and hides under bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ground beetles, it spends its entire life on trees and is rarely found on the ground, challenging the common name of the family.