Black Burying Beetle vs German Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Burying Beetle | German Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus humator | Panorpa germanica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Panorpidae |
| Size | 18-26mm | 12-16 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Woodlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| 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.
German Scorpionfly
A scorpionfly with bold wing markings found in shaded woodland habitats across central Europe. Like other Panorpa species, it has a distinctive elongated face.
Did You Know?
German scorpionflies frequently steal prey from spider webs, delicately plucking trapped insects without becoming ensnared themselves.