Red-tipped Flower Beetle vs Yellow-Clubbed Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Red-tipped Flower Beetle | Yellow-Clubbed Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Malachius bipustulatus | Nicrophorus investigator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Melyridae | Silphidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 15-22 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Farmland |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Northern Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Red-tipped Flower Beetle
A small metallic green beetle with bright red tips on each elytron. Males can evert orange vesicles from their thorax as a display.
Did You Know?
Males produce pheromone-laden secretions from thoracic vesicles that females lick during courtship.
Yellow-Clubbed Burying Beetle
A burying beetle distinguished by its orange-tipped antennal clubs and broad orange elytral bands. It is found across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Rival pairs of beetles will fight viciously over a carcass, with the larger pair typically winning and evicting the losers.