Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle vs Japanese Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle | Japanese Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Mordellistena argentata | Cybister japonicus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Mordellidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 30-38 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Japan, Korean Peninsula |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
Silver-Haired Tumbling Flower Beetle
A tiny tumbling flower beetle covered in fine silvery pubescence across Europe. Larvae develop in the stems of various herbaceous plants.
Did You Know?
Its covering of dense silvery hairs gives it a frosted appearance that helps it blend in on flower heads.
Japanese Diving Beetle
A large diving beetle native to Japan, once common but now increasingly rare. It has suffered severe declines due to habitat loss and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The American bullfrog, introduced to Japan, is a major predator of this beetle and a key driver of its decline.