Margined Burying Beetle vs Black Blow Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Burying Beetle | Black Blow Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus marginatus | Phormia regina |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 18-27 mm | 9-13 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | North America | North America, Europe |
| 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.
Black Blow Fly
A dark metallic blow fly that is among the first insects to colonize a corpse. It is a key species in forensic entomology across North America.
Did You Know?
It can detect a dead body from over a mile away using chemoreceptors on its antennae.