Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle vs Claudius Ground Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle | Claudius Ground Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dytiscus latissimus | Carabus clathratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 36-44 mm | 22-35 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Wetlands |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia | Northern and Central Europe, Siberia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Near Threatened |
Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle
The largest European diving beetle and one of the largest aquatic beetles in the world. It inhabits clean, fish-poor lakes and is increasingly rare.
Did You Know?
It is protected under the EU Habitats Directive and is one of the most endangered beetles in Europe.
Claudius Ground Beetle
A large bronze or coppery-black ground beetle with distinctive chain-like patterning on its elytra formed by rows of raised, interconnected ridges. It is strongly associated with boggy habitats.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few large Carabus species adapted to extremely wet bog habitats and can wade through shallow water while hunting for prey.