Black Burying Beetle vs Snipe Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Burying Beetle | Snipe Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus humator | Rhagio scolopaceus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Rhagionidae |
| Size | 18-26mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| 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.
Snipe Fly
A slender, brownish fly with a pointed abdomen and spotted wings that typically perches head-down on tree trunks and fence posts. Adults are ambush predators of smaller insects.
Did You Know?
This fly characteristically rests head-down on vertical surfaces, earning it the folk name "down-looker fly," and lunges at passing prey from this position.