Harris's Diving Beetle vs Cascade Rock Crawler

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Harris's Diving Beetle Cascade Rock Crawler
Scientific Name Dytiscus harrisii Grylloblatta sculleni
Order Coleoptera Grylloblattodea
Family Dytiscidae Grylloblattidae
Size 33-40 mm 15-22 mm body length
Habitat Ponds & Lakes Caves
Diet Omnivores Omnivores
Regions North America Oregon, Cascade Range
Conservation Least Concern Near Threatened

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.

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Did You Know?

It can remain submerged for extended periods by trapping air under its elytra, which it uses like an external lung.

Cascade Rock Crawler

A rare, eyeless rock crawler found in lava tube caves in the Cascade Range. It is adapted to permanent darkness and cold temperatures.

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Did You Know?

It was discovered in a lava tube cave and has greatly reduced eyes.