American Burying Beetle vs African Screaming Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Burying Beetle | African Screaming Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus americanus | Brevisana brevis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 20-30 mm body |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Africa |
| Conservation | Threatened | Least Concern |
American Burying Beetle
The largest carrion beetle in North America, once widespread but now reduced to less than 10% of its historic range. Both parents cooperate in burying small animal carcasses for their larvae.
Did You Know?
Burying beetle parents are among the most devoted insect parents — both mother and father feed their larvae pre-digested carrion, respond to begging calls, and defend the brood.
African Screaming Cicada
The loudest insect ever recorded, producing calls at 106.7 decibels measured at 50 cm — louder than a chainsaw. Males call to attract females from great distances.
Did You Know?
At 106.7 decibels, the African screaming cicada is louder than a rock concert and can cause hearing damage to humans standing nearby for prolonged periods.