Harris's Diving Beetle vs Asian Marauder Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harris's Diving Beetle | Asian Marauder Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dytiscus harrisii | Dorylus laevigatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 2-10 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Southeast Asia, Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Harris's Diving Beetle
A large North American diving beetle found in cold, clear lakes and bog ponds. It is one of the largest diving beetles on the continent.
Did You Know?
It can remain submerged for extended periods by trapping air under its elytra, which it uses like an external lung.
Asian Marauder Army Ant
A subterranean army ant of Southeast Asian forests that raids termite nests through underground tunnels. It is one of the few Dorylus species found in Asia.
Did You Know?
It represents an ancient Asian lineage of driver ants, showing that Dorylus once had a much wider range than Africa.