Red-Lined Carrion Beetle vs Flat Bark Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Lined Carrion Beetle | Flat Bark Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrodes surinamensis | Cucujus cinnaberinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Cucujidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 11-15 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Flat Bark Beetle
A bright red, extremely flat beetle that lives beneath the bark of dead trees. It is an indicator species of old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat it can fit into spaces less than 2mm thick between bark layers.