Predaceous Diving Beetle vs Lesser Grain Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predaceous Diving Beetle | Lesser Grain Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cybister lateralimarginalis | Rhyzopertha dominica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Bostrichidae |
| Size | 30-37 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Africa, Middle East | Worldwide tropical and subtropical regions |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Lesser Grain Borer
A cylindrical dark brown beetle that bores into whole grain kernels, reducing them to powder. It is especially destructive in warm tropical grain stores.
Did You Know?
It produces a distinctive sweet, musty odor that can taint infested grain.