Black Sexton Beetle vs Giant African Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sexton Beetle | Giant African Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrophorus vespilloides | Tetralobus flabellicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Grasslands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| 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.
Giant African Click Beetle
Africa's largest click beetle, with impressive fan-shaped antennae in males. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click when placed on its back.
Did You Know?
It can catapult itself up to 30 cm into the air using a spring-loaded peg on its thorax.