Negro Bug vs Coffin Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Negro Bug | Coffin Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thyreocoris scarabaeoides | Conicera tibialis |
| Order | Hemiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Thyreocoridae | Phoridae |
| Size | 3-4mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Negro Bug
A tiny shiny black hemispherical bug that looks like a miniature beetle. It feeds on violets and strawberries.
Did You Know?
So strongly resembles a tiny beetle that it is frequently misidentified and overlooked by bug enthusiasts.
Coffin Fly
A tiny humpbacked fly capable of burrowing through soil to reach buried remains. It is of forensic importance as it can colonize remains inaccessible to other insects.
Did You Know?
It can burrow through over a meter of soil to reach a food source below ground.