Malagasy Aquatic Beetle vs Cicada Killer Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Malagasy Aquatic Beetle | Cicada Killer Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrophilus madagascariensis | Sphecius speciosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Hydrophilidae | Crabronidae |
| Size | 30-40 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Deserts & Drylands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Madagascar | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Malagasy Aquatic Beetle
A large, shiny black aquatic beetle with a streamlined oval body. It carries a bubble of air beneath its body for underwater breathing and swims with alternating leg strokes.
Did You Know?
Despite being called water scavenger beetles, the larvae are fierce predators of snails, tadpoles, and other aquatic invertebrates.
Cicada Killer Wasp
A large solitary wasp that provisions its burrow with paralyzed cicadas.
Did You Know?
A female can carry a cicada weighing more than herself in flight back to her burrow.