Black Burying Beetle vs Kidney-Spot Ladybird
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Burying Beetle | Kidney-Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus humator | Chilocorus renipustulatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 18-26mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Orchards |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Kidney-Spot Ladybird
A small black ladybird with two red kidney-shaped spots, found across Europe. It specializes in feeding on scale insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybirds, it is primarily found on bark rather than on leaves, hunting scale insects in crevices.