Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle vs Australian Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle | Australian Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Platydracus cinnamopterus | Cybister godeffroyi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 28-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Australia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Reddish-Brown Stag Rove Beetle
A robust rove beetle with cinnamon-brown elytra and a black head. It is commonly found under bark and in forest leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Males have enlarged mandibles used in combat with rivals over territory and mates.
Australian Diving Beetle
A large olive-green diving beetle found in freshwater habitats across Australia. It is one of the most commonly encountered large water beetles on the continent.
Did You Know?
During droughts it can fly long distances at night to find new water bodies.