Feather-horned Beetle vs Red-Lined Carrion Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Feather-horned Beetle | Red-Lined Carrion Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rhipicera femorata | Necrodes surinamensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Rhipiceridae | Silphidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 15-25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Oceania | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Feather-horned Beetle
A beetle with spectacular fan-shaped antennae used for detecting pheromones.
Did You Know?
Males have antennae with up to 20 flabellate segments resembling feathers.
Red-Lined Carrion Beetle
A dark, flattened carrion beetle with reddish markings on the tips of its elytra. It is one of the first beetles to arrive at large carcasses.
Did You Know?
It feeds more on the maggots found on a carcass than on the carcass itself.