Sharp's Rove Beetle vs Harris's Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sharp's Rove Beetle | Harris's Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Philonthus sharpi | Dytiscus harrisii |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 7-10 mm | 33-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Korea, Eastern China | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sharp's Rove Beetle
A medium-sized, metallic-sheened rove beetle named after the eminent coleopterist David Sharp. It is found in woodland and forest habitats where it hunts among leaf litter.
Did You Know?
Named after David Sharp, the Victorian entomologist who described over 3,000 staphylinid species and wrote the definitive 19th-century monograph on rove beetles.
Harris's Diving Beetle
A large North American diving beetle found in cold, clear lakes and bog ponds. It is one of the largest diving beetles on the continent.
Did You Know?
It can remain submerged for extended periods by trapping air under its elytra, which it uses like an external lung.