Red-Lined Carrion Beetle vs Riffle Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Lined Carrion Beetle | Riffle Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrodes surinamensis | Elmis aenea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Elmidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Riffle Beetle
A tiny, dark beetle that spends its entire adult life underwater clinging to rocks in riffles. It breathes using a plastron, a permanent thin film of air.
Did You Know?
Its plastron air film never needs replenishing, allowing it to remain permanently submerged.