Yellow-Clubbed Burying Beetle vs Red-tipped Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Clubbed Burying Beetle | Red-tipped Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nicrophorus investigator | Malachius bipustulatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Silphidae | Melyridae |
| Size | 15-22 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia, North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Yellow-Clubbed Burying Beetle
A burying beetle distinguished by its orange-tipped antennal clubs and broad orange elytral bands. It is found across the Northern Hemisphere.
Did You Know?
Rival pairs of beetles will fight viciously over a carcass, with the larger pair typically winning and evicting the losers.
Red-tipped Flower Beetle
A small metallic green beetle with bright red tips on each elytron. Males can evert orange vesicles from their thorax as a display.
Did You Know?
Males produce pheromone-laden secretions from thoracic vesicles that females lick during courtship.