Australian Diving Beetle vs Green-eyed Hooktail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Diving Beetle | Green-eyed Hooktail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cybister godeffroyi | Paragomphus genei |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Gomphidae |
| Size | 28-35 mm | 40-48 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Australia | Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Australian Diving Beetle
A large olive-green diving beetle found in freshwater habitats across Australia. It is one of the most commonly encountered large water beetles on the continent.
Did You Know?
During droughts it can fly long distances at night to find new water bodies.
Green-eyed Hooktail
An African clubtail with bright green eyes and hooked male appendages. It is found along rivers and streams throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Did You Know?
Its bright green eyes are unusually vivid among gomphids, which typically have duller eye colors.