Harris's Diving Beetle vs Chinese Rose Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Harris's Diving Beetle | Chinese Rose Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dytiscus harrisii | Adoretus sinicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 33-40 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Farmland |
| Diet | Omnivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | East Asia, Hawaii, Pacific Islands |
| 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.
Chinese Rose Beetle
A small nocturnal scarab that is a major agricultural pest in Hawaii. It skeletonizes the leaves of over 250 host plant species.
Did You Know?
It was accidentally introduced to Hawaii around 1891 and has since become one of the islands' most destructive beetle pests.