Round-Necked Burying Beetle vs Predaceous Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-Necked Burying Beetle | Predaceous Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus orbicollis | Cybister lateralimarginalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 30-37 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Southern Europe, Africa, Middle East |
| 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.
Predaceous Diving Beetle
A large olive-green diving beetle found across southern Europe and Africa. It is a powerful swimmer that hunts a range of aquatic animals.
Did You Know?
In some parts of Asia and Africa, large Cybister species are collected and eaten as a traditional food source.