South American Giant Diving Beetle vs South American Fire Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | South American Giant Diving Beetle | South American Fire Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Megadytes ducalis | Solenopsis saevissima |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Dytiscidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 35-45 mm | 2-6 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Brazil, Amazon Basin | Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay |
| 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.
South American Fire Ant
An aggressive reddish-brown fire ant native to South America with a painful venomous sting. Colonies form conspicuous mound nests in open areas.
Did You Know?
During floods, entire colonies link together into living rafts that float for weeks until finding dry ground.