Black Sexton Beetle vs Pedilus Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sexton Beetle | Pedilus Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrophorus vespilloides | Notoxus monoceros |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Anthicidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | 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.
Pedilus Beetle
A small ant-like beetle with a distinctive forward-pointing horn on the thorax. Found on sandy ground and under debris. The horn function is unknown but may be used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males bear a prominent forward-pointing thoracic horn whose function remains a mystery to entomologists.