Denticulate Soldier Beetle vs Rough-Skinned Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Denticulate Soldier Beetle | Rough-Skinned Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Silis percomis | Dytiscus lapponicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cantharidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 5-8 mm | 24-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Mountains |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central North America | Northern Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Denticulate Soldier Beetle
A small, rarely noticed soldier beetle found in grasslands of the midwestern United States. Males have distinctive tooth-like projections on their antennae.
Did You Know?
The serrated antennae of males are unique among North American soldier beetles and aid in detecting pheromones.
Rough-Skinned Diving Beetle
A large diving beetle of northern and alpine regions across Europe and Asia. Both sexes have finely sculptured elytra, distinguishing it from the great diving beetle.
Did You Know?
It is one of the few large predatory beetles adapted to survive the extreme cold of subarctic lakes.