Black Carrion Beetle vs Japanese Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Carrion Beetle | Japanese Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrodes littoralis | Popillia japonica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Gardens |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Central Asia | North America, East Asia, Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Japanese Beetle
An iridescent green and copper beetle that skeletonizes leaves of over 300 plant species. Larvae are white grubs that damage lawns and turf.
Did You Know?
Japanese beetles release aggregation pheromones that attract more beetles, leading to mass feeding frenzies on plants.