Black Burying Beetle vs Bluebottle Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Burying Beetle | Bluebottle Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus humator | Calliphora vicina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 18-26mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| 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.
Bluebottle Fly
A common metallic blue blowfly found in urban areas worldwide. Breeds in dead pigeons, rodents and meat. An important species in forensic entomology for estimating time of death.
Did You Know?
One of the most important forensic indicator species, helping police estimate time of death from larval development stage.