Australian Diving Beetle vs Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Australian Diving Beetle | Redbay Ambrosia Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cybister godeffroyi | Xyleborus glabratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) |
| Size | 28-35 mm | 1.8–2.4 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Southeastern United States, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Redbay Ambrosia Beetle
An invasive beetle from Southeast Asia that vectors laurel wilt disease in the Americas. It bores into healthy trees of the laurel family.
Did You Know?
It has devastated redbay tree populations across the southeastern US and now threatens the avocado industry.