Common Burying Beetle vs European Glowworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Burying Beetle | European Glowworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus vespillo | Lampyris noctiluca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Lampyridae |
| Size | 12-22 mm | 15-25 mm (females); 10-12 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Common Burying Beetle
A large orange-and-black beetle that buries small animal carcasses for its larvae. Uses chemical cues to locate corpses from great distances. Shows remarkable parental care with both parents tending larvae.
Did You Know?
Can bury a dead mouse completely underground in just a few hours by excavating soil from beneath the carcass.
European Glowworm
A well-known European firefly where only the wingless female produces a steady green glow. Males are winged but produce no light.
Did You Know?
Females glow for up to two hours each night to attract flying males, then stop after mating.