Margined Burying Beetle vs Sri Lankan Relict Ant Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Margined Burying Beetle | Sri Lankan Relict Ant Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus marginatus | Helota vigorsii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Helotidae |
| Size | 18-27 mm | 0.5-1 cm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Sri Lanka |
| 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.
Sri Lankan Relict Ant Beetle
A rare beetle found only in the wet zone forests of Sri Lanka. It lives under bark and is associated with fungal growths on dead wood.
Did You Know?
This beetle belongs to a relict family with fewer than 100 known species worldwide.