Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle vs Bordered Great Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle | Bordered Great Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxycheila tristis | Dytiscus circumflexus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cicindelidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 28-34 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Brazilian Arboreal Tiger Beetle
A large, dark brown tiger beetle found in the forests of South America. Unlike most tiger beetles it is partly arboreal, climbing on tree trunks at night.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few tiger beetle species that hunts vertically on tree trunks rather than on the ground.
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.