Agabus Arctic Diving Beetle vs Speckled Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Agabus Arctic Diving Beetle | Speckled Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agabus arcticus | Pachytodes cerambyciformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 7-12mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Hedgerows |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Northern Russia, Northern Canada, Alaska | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Agabus Arctic Diving Beetle
A cold-adapted diving beetle found in northern and alpine regions across the Holarctic. It thrives in frigid mountain streams and arctic tundra pools.
Did You Know?
It can remain active in near-freezing water temperatures that would immobilize most other aquatic insects.
Speckled Longhorn
A small yellow longhorn beetle with variable black spots and markings. It is a frequent visitor to hogweed and other umbelliferous flowers.
Did You Know?
Despite being common it is remarkably variable in its spot pattern with no two individuals looking exactly alike.