Rugose Carrion Beetle vs Sabre Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rugose Carrion Beetle | Sabre Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thanatophilus rugosus | Rhyssa persuasoria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 25-40 mm body length |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia, North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Rugose Carrion Beetle
A small, dark silphid with heavily textured, rugose wing cases. It frequents sun-exposed carrion in open landscapes.
Did You Know?
Females lay eggs on carcasses already infested with fly larvae, and their own larvae then feed on the maggots.
Sabre Wasp
The largest European ichneumon wasp, recognized by its black-and-white banded body. It parasitizes the larvae of wood wasps within conifer trunks.
Did You Know?
She can detect a wood wasp larva through several centimeters of solid timber using her antennae.