Red-Lined Carrion Beetle vs Dogbane Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Lined Carrion Beetle | Dogbane Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrodes surinamensis | Chrysochus auratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 8-11mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| 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.
Dogbane Beetle
An iridescent beetle displaying blue, green, copper, and crimson colors. It feeds on toxic dogbane plants and sequesters the toxins for defense.
Did You Know?
Its brilliant rainbow shimmer is produced by layers in its exoskeleton that reflect light at different wavelengths.