Black Sexton Beetle vs Large Marsh Grasshopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sexton Beetle | Large Marsh Grasshopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrophorus vespilloides | Stethophyma grossum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Acrididae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 20-36 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Sexton Beetle
A remarkable burying beetle that locates small animal carcasses using acute sense of smell. Pairs work together to bury the carcass as food for their larvae. Shows sophisticated biparental care.
Did You Know?
Both parents feed their larvae mouth-to-mouth with pre-digested carrion, like birds feeding chicks.
Large Marsh Grasshopper
Europe's largest grasshopper, with bold red, yellow, and green colouring and bright red hindleg tibiae. It requires very wet, boggy habitats and makes a distinctive flicking song.
Did You Know?
Its unique flick-song is produced by the grasshopper snapping its hindleg against its wing in a single crack.