Broad-necked Root Borer vs Margined Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-necked Root Borer | Margined Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Prionus laticollis | Nicrophorus marginatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 22-48 mm | 18-27 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-necked Root Borer
A large dark brown prionine beetle with a notably broad pronotum bearing three sharp lateral teeth on each side. Found in eastern North America, larvae bore into living tree roots and can damage orchards. Adults fly at dusk.
Did You Know?
Females burrow into soil to lay eggs directly on tree roots, a behavior unusual among cerambycids.
Margined Burying Beetle
A burying beetle with thin orange marginal bands along the edges of its elytra. It is common in open grasslands and prairies of North America.
Did You Know?
It can detect a mouse carcass from over a kilometre away by following the scent plume downwind.