Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle vs Large Tropical Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Broad-shouldered Diving Beetle | Large Tropical Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dytiscus latissimus | Hesperus rufipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 36-44 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Scandinavia | West Africa, Central Africa |
| 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.
Large Tropical Rove Beetle
A large, impressive tropical rove beetle with red elytra and a black head and pronotum. It is one of the larger staphylinids in the African tropical forest fauna.
Did You Know?
This beetle can deliver a painful bite with its powerful mandibles if handled carelessly, one of the few rove beetles capable of breaking human skin.