Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle vs Flame Skimmer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle | Flame Skimmer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dytiscus latissimus | Libellula saturata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 36-44 mm | 65-72 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia | North America |
| 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.
Flame Skimmer
A brilliantly red-orange dragonfly found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Males are unmistakable with their entirely flame-colored body and wings.
Did You Know?
Flame skimmers are frequently attracted to swimming pools and hot tubs, which they mistake for warm natural springs ideal for breeding.