Common Burying Beetle vs Halictid Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Burying Beetle | Halictid Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus vespillo | Stylops nassonowi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 12-22 mm | 1.5-3.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Halictid Stylops
A twisted-wing parasite that targets sweat bees in the family Halictidae. Parasitized bees show altered behavior and suppressed reproduction.
Did You Know?
Parasitized bees are effectively castrated and their behavior changes so dramatically the phenomenon is called parasitic castration.