Simplon Beetle vs Round-Necked Burying Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Simplon Beetle | Round-Necked Burying Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nebria cordicollis | Nicrophorus orbicollis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Silphidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 18-22 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Western Alps, Switzerland, Italy | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Simplon Beetle
A heart-shaped-thorax ground beetle native to high passes in the western Alps. It inhabits cold, exposed rocky habitats.
Did You Know?
Named for the distinctive heart shape of its pronotum.
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.