Pedilus Beetle vs Harris's Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pedilus Beetle | Harris's Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Notoxus monoceros | Dytiscus harrisii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Anthicidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 33-40 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pedilus Beetle
A small ant-like beetle with a distinctive forward-pointing horn on the thorax. Found on sandy ground and under debris. The horn function is unknown but may be used in combat.
Did You Know?
Males bear a prominent forward-pointing thoracic horn whose function remains a mystery to entomologists.
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.