Aquatic Crane Fly vs Bordered Great Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aquatic Crane Fly | Bordered Great Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Antocha saxicola | Dytiscus circumflexus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Limoniidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 28-34 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Aquatic Crane Fly
A small crane fly whose larvae build silken cases on submerged rocks in fast-flowing streams. Larvae are true aquatic inhabitants rather than semi-terrestrial.
Did You Know?
Larvae are among the few crane flies that are fully aquatic throughout development, never leaving the water.
Bordered Great Diving Beetle
A large British diving beetle similar to D. marginalis but with expanded yellow margins. It prefers larger, more permanent water bodies.
Did You Know?
Females have deeply grooved elytra while males have smooth ones, making the sexes easy to distinguish.