South American Giant Diving Beetle vs Lance-tipped Darner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Giant Diving Beetle | Lance-tipped Darner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megadytes ducalis | Aeshna constricta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 65-74 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Brazil, Amazon Basin | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
South American Giant Diving Beetle
One of the largest diving beetles in South America with a glossy dark olive body. It inhabits large rivers and lakes of the Amazon basin.
Did You Know?
It is among the largest dytiscid beetles in the Western Hemisphere.
Lance-tipped Darner
A large brown darner with blue spots common in eastern North America. It is a late-season flier, active well into autumn.
Did You Know?
Its name refers to the lance-shaped cerci (tail appendages) used by males to grasp females during mating.