Giant Black Water Beetle vs Wandering Glider
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Black Water Beetle | Wandering Glider |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrophilus triangularis | Pantala hymenaea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hydrophilidae | Libellulidae |
| Size | 34-40 mm | 46-52mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | North America | North America, South America, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Wandering Glider
A medium-sized dragonfly with broad hindwings and a yellowish body. It spends almost its entire life on the wing, rarely perching. It breeds in temporary rain pools.
Did You Know?
It can develop from egg to adult in as little as 38 days, one of the fastest development times of any dragonfly.