Black Burying Beetle vs Yellow Dance Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Burying Beetle | Yellow Dance Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus humator | Empis stercorea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Empididae |
| Size | 18-26mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| 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.
Yellow Dance Fly
A medium-sized dance fly with a yellowish body commonly found on spring flowers. Males present prey items as mating gifts. An important pollinator of spring flowers.
Did You Know?
Important early-season pollinators that visit spring flowers while also hunting small insects on them.