Predaceous Diving Beetle vs Brown Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predaceous Diving Beetle | Brown Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cybister lateralimarginalis | Serica brunnea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Heathland |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Africa, Middle East | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Predaceous Diving Beetle
A large olive-green diving beetle found across southern Europe and Africa. It is a powerful swimmer that hunts a range of aquatic animals.
Did You Know?
In some parts of Asia and Africa, large Cybister species are collected and eaten as a traditional food source.
Brown Chafer
A small chestnut-brown beetle with a velvety sheen to its elytra. It is nocturnal and attracted to lights on warm summer nights.
Did You Know?
Its velvety appearance is caused by tiny, densely packed hairs covering the entire body surface.