Round-Necked Burying Beetle vs South American Lanternfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Round-Necked Burying Beetle | South American Lanternfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus orbicollis | Enchophora sanguinea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 18-22 mm | 35-50 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern North America | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) |
| 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.
South American Lanternfly
A bright red and black fulgorid planthopper with a moderately elongated head process. It feeds on tree sap in tropical forests and is most active at night. When disturbed, it reveals hindwings with dark eyespot patterns.
Did You Know?
Despite the name lanternfly, neither this species nor any other fulgorid actually produces light.