African Diving Beetle vs Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Diving Beetle | Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cybister tripunctatus | Mordellistena argentata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Mordellidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 2-4 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Pollen Feeders |
| Regions | Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Diving Beetle
A large diving beetle widespread across Africa and southern Asia. It is one of the most common large aquatic beetles in tropical fresh waters.
Did You Know?
In parts of Southeast Asia it is collected and eaten as a crunchy protein-rich snack.
Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle covered in fine silvery pubescence across Europe. Larvae develop in the stems of various herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Its covering of dense silvery hairs gives it a frosted appearance that helps it blend in on flower heads.