Margined Burying Beetle vs Mount Hermon June Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Burying Beetle | Mount Hermon June Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus marginatus | Polyphylla barbata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 18-27 mm | 2-3 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Mount Hermon June Beetle
A scarab beetle endemic to sandhills in Santa Cruz County, California. Adults emerge in summer and are attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
Its larvae feed on roots underground for up to three years before emerging as adults.