Predaceous Diving Beetle vs Marsh Treader
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Predaceous Diving Beetle | Marsh Treader |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cybister lateralimarginalis | Hydrometra stagnorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Hydrometridae |
| Size | 30-37 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | Southern Europe, Africa, Middle East | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Marsh Treader
An extremely slender, stick-like bug with a greatly elongated head. It walks slowly across floating vegetation and water surfaces at pond margins, probing for tiny prey.
Did You Know?
Its elongated head and rostrum give it a bizarre twig-like appearance, providing excellent camouflage among vegetation.