Bordered Great Diving Beetle vs Spring Dor Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bordered Great Diving Beetle | Spring Dor Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dytiscus circumflexus | Geotrupes vernalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 28-34 mm | 12-20 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
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.
Spring Dor Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic blue-green to violet dung beetle active in spring. Unlike other dor beetles, the metallic coloration is visible dorsally. It digs deep burrows provisioned with dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Despite its name, this beetle is actually most active in autumn in many parts of its range.