Harris's Diving Beetle vs Cabbage Looper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harris's Diving Beetle | Cabbage Looper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dytiscus harrisii | Trichoplusia ni |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 33-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | North America, Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Cabbage Looper
A pale green caterpillar that moves in a distinctive looping motion and feeds on brassica crops. The adult moth has a silvery figure-eight marking on each forewing.
Did You Know?
It was the first insect to develop resistance to the biological insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis in greenhouse settings.