Painted Skimmer vs Bordered Great Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Skimmer | Bordered Great Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Libellula semifasciata | Dytiscus circumflexus |
| Order | Odonata | Coleoptera |
| Family | Libellulidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 40-47 mm | 28-34 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Painted Skimmer
An attractive dragonfly with amber-tinted wings marked by brown bands and spots. It is an early-season flier in eastern North America.
Did You Know?
It is one of the earliest dragonflies to emerge in spring across the eastern United States.
Bordered Great Diving Beetle
A large British diving beetle similar to D. marginalis but with expanded yellow margins. It prefers larger, more permanent water bodies.
Did You Know?
Females have deeply grooved elytra while males have smooth ones, making the sexes easy to distinguish.