Black Sexton Beetle vs Woodland Dor Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Sexton Beetle | Woodland Dor Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrophorus vespilloides | Anoplotrupes stercorosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Geotrupidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 12-19 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Woodland Dor Beetle
A medium-sized, convex dung beetle with a steel-blue or black dorsal surface and metallic blue-violet underside. Common in European woodlands where it buries deer and fox dung. Often heard buzzing loudly in flight.
Did You Know?
This beetle is often parasitized by phoretic mites that hitch rides to new dung sources.