Iris Flea Beetle vs Common Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Iris Flea Beetle | Common Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphthona nonstriata | Nicrophorus vespillo |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 2-3 mm | 12-22 mm |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Iris Flea Beetle
A small blue-green flea beetle associated with yellow iris in wetland habitats. Larvae feed on iris roots underwater. A specialized member of the wetland beetle community.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive submerged among iris roots, extracting oxygen from the waterlogged plant tissue.
Common Burying Beetle
A large orange-and-black beetle that buries small animal carcasses for its larvae. Uses chemical cues to locate corpses from great distances. Shows remarkable parental care with both parents tending larvae.
Did You Know?
Can bury a dead mouse completely underground in just a few hours by excavating soil from beneath the carcass.