Red-Lined Carrion Beetle vs Bee Killer Robber Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Lined Carrion Beetle | Bee Killer Robber Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrodes surinamensis | Mallophora bomboides |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Asilidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Eastern United States from New England to Florida |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-Lined Carrion Beetle
A dark, flattened carrion beetle with reddish markings on the tips of its elytra. It is one of the first beetles to arrive at large carcasses.
Did You Know?
It feeds more on the maggots found on a carcass than on the carcass itself.
Bee Killer Robber Fly
A large fuzzy robber fly that closely resembles a bumble bee in both appearance and buzzing flight. It perches on vegetation and launches aerial attacks on passing insects.
Did You Know?
Its bumble bee mimicry is so convincing that it can sit among real bees at flowers without being recognized as a predator.