Red-Lined Carrion Beetle vs Stink Bug Tachinid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-Lined Carrion Beetle | Stink Bug Tachinid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Necrodes surinamensis | Trichopoda pennipes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Tachinidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | North America, South 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.
Stink Bug Tachinid
A distinctive parasitic fly with a flattened orange abdomen and feathery legs. It attacks stink bugs and squash bugs in agricultural settings.
Did You Know?
Its fringed hind legs are thought to mimic bee pollen baskets, confusing predators.