Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle vs Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle | Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dytiscus latissimus | Digitonthophagus gazella |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 36-44 mm | 7-14 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia | Africa, introduced globally to tropical regions |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
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.
Digitonthophagus Dung Beetle
A small to medium, tan to brown tunneling dung beetle originally from Africa, now among the most widely distributed dung beetles globally. Males have two short conical horns. It is an extremely efficient cattle dung processor.
Did You Know?
This species has been introduced to more countries than any other dung beetle and is now found on every inhabited continent.