Australian Diving Beetle vs Black Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Diving Beetle | Black Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cybister godeffroyi | Nicrophorus humator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm | 18-26mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Diving Beetle
A large olive-green diving beetle found in freshwater habitats across Australia. It is one of the most commonly encountered large water beetles on the continent.
Did You Know?
During droughts it can fly long distances at night to find new water bodies.
Black Burying Beetle
A large all-black burying beetle with orange-tipped antennae. It buries animal carcasses for its larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest burying beetles in Europe and can inter a mouse-sized carcass in just a few hours.