Green Grooved Dung Beetle vs Black Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Green Grooved Dung Beetle | Black Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phanaeus difformis | Nicrophorus humator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 11-18 mm | 18-26mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Southeastern North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.
Black Burying Beetle
A large all-black burying beetle with orange-tipped antennae. It buries animal carcasses for its larvae.
Did You Know?
One of the largest burying beetles in Europe and can inter a mouse-sized carcass in just a few hours.