Broad-Horned Onitis vs Predaceous Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-Horned Onitis | Predaceous Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Onitis caffer | Cybister lateralimarginalis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 16-26 mm | 30-37 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Southern Europe, Africa, Middle East |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Broad-Horned Onitis
A large, dark brown to black tunneler with massive forelegs in males. The prothorax is greatly enlarged. It digs deep vertical shafts beneath cattle dung and is primarily nocturnal. Males use their forelegs in combat.
Did You Know?
The enormous forelegs of the male serve double duty, used both for digging and for grappling with rival males.
Predaceous Diving Beetle
A large olive-green diving beetle found across southern Europe and Africa. It is a powerful swimmer that hunts a range of aquatic animals.
Did You Know?
In some parts of Asia and Africa, large Cybister species are collected and eaten as a traditional food source.