Margined Burying Beetle vs Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Burying Beetle | Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus marginatus | Sinaphaenops mirabilissimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 18-27 mm | 8-15 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Caves |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Guizhou Cave Ground Beetle
A spectacular cave beetle from southern China with enormously elongated head and appendages. It is one of the most extreme examples of cave adaptation in beetles.
Did You Know?
Its body proportions are among the most extreme of any known beetle.