Black Burying Beetle vs Pecuarius Onitis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Burying Beetle | Pecuarius Onitis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus humator | Onitis pecuarius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 18-26mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Southern Africa, introduced to Australia |
| 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.
Pecuarius Onitis
A medium-sized, dark brown to black tunneling dung beetle with strong forelegs. It is a nocturnal species that constructs deep burrows. Successfully introduced to Australia from southern Africa as a dung management agent.
Did You Know?
In Australia, this beetle became most active during winter months, filling an important seasonal gap in dung burial activity.