Cretan Hawker vs Giant Black Water Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cretan Hawker | Giant Black Water Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Boyeria cretensis | Hydrophilus triangularis |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Aeshnidae | Hydrophilidae |
| Size | 60-70 mm body | 34-40 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Crete, Greece | North America |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Cretan Hawker
A dragonfly endemic to the island of Crete, found only along a few shaded mountain streams. One of Europe's most range-restricted dragonflies. Threatened by water extraction.
Did You Know?
Found nowhere else on Earth except a few mountain streams on the island of Crete.
Giant Black Water Beetle
The largest water beetle in North America, with a shiny black oval body. Larvae are voracious predators while adults are mainly plant feeders.
Did You Know?
It carries a bubble of air beneath its body like a silvery film, which it replenishes at the surface.