Black Carrion Beetle vs Indonesian Antlion
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Carrion Beetle | Indonesian Antlion |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrodes littoralis | Myrmeleon bore |
| Order | Coleoptera | Neuroptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Myrmeleontidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 45-60 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Philippines |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Carrion Beetle
A large, dark carrion beetle with ridged elytra and a distinctive lumpy thorax. It is associated with larger carcasses where it breeds in masses.
Did You Know?
Despite its name 'littoralis' meaning 'of the shore', it is found throughout inland areas as well as coasts.
Indonesian Antlion
A tropical antlion found across Southeast Asia and the Indo-Malayan archipelago. Its larvae create pit traps in sandy soil beneath shelters.
Did You Know?
In Southeast Asian villages, children often dig up the larvae to watch them rebuild their pits.