Margined Burying Beetle vs Ant-attended Treehopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Burying Beetle | Ant-attended Treehopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus marginatus | Publilia concava |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Membracidae |
| Size | 18-27 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | North America | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ant-attended Treehopper
A small North American treehopper commonly tended by ants that harvest its honeydew secretions. In return, attending ants protect it from predators and parasitoids.
Did You Know?
Studies show that ant-tended colonies have significantly higher survival rates than untended ones, proving the mutualism is real.