Round-Necked Burying Beetle vs Convergent Lady Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-Necked Burying Beetle | Convergent Lady Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus orbicollis | Hippodamia convergens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Coccinellidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Round-Necked Burying Beetle
A medium-sized burying beetle with orange-red markings and a distinctly rounded thorax. It is one of the most common Nicrophorus species in North American forests.
Did You Know?
Males attract females to a carcass by standing on top and releasing pheromones from their raised abdomens.
Convergent Lady Beetle
A North American ladybird with orange-red elytra and up to 13 black spots. It is the most commonly sold ladybird for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Millions gather in mountain canyons to hibernate, and these aggregations have been commercially harvested and sold to farmers.