Black Sexton Beetle vs Changa Mole Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sexton Beetle | Changa Mole Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrophorus vespilloides | Scapteriscus didactylus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Gryllotalpidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 30-40 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Caribbean, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Sexton Beetle
A remarkable burying beetle that locates small animal carcasses using acute sense of smell. Pairs work together to bury the carcass as food for their larvae. Shows sophisticated biparental care.
Did You Know?
Both parents feed their larvae mouth-to-mouth with pre-digested carrion, like birds feeding chicks.
Changa Mole Cricket
A large mole cricket native to South America that became a severe pest in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. It has only two claws on its digging forefeet.
Did You Know?
Its name changa comes from the Puerto Rican Spanish word for the insect, where it historically devastated sugarcane plantations.