Black Burying Beetle vs Round Sand Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Burying Beetle | Round Sand Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus humator | Omophron limbatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 18-26mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North Africa, western Asia |
| 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.
Round Sand Beetle
A highly distinctive, nearly circular ground beetle with a domed shape and striking pattern of pale yellow with dark green bands. It burrows in wet sand near water.
Did You Know?
Its nearly spherical body shape is unique among ground beetles and allows it to burrow rapidly into wet sand to escape predators or floods.