Predaceous Diving Beetle vs Common Green Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predaceous Diving Beetle | Common Green Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cybister lateralimarginalis | Anax junius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm | 68-80 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Africa, Middle East | North America, Central America |
| 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.
Common Green Darner
A large migratory dragonfly with a green thorax and blue abdomen found across North America. It undertakes multigenerational migrations spanning thousands of kilometers.
Did You Know?
Green darners migrate in swarms of millions from Canada to Mexico each autumn, with the return journey completed by their offspring the following spring.