Southern Jumping Bristletail vs South American Giant Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Southern Jumping Bristletail | South American Giant Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dilta hibernica | Megadytes ducalis |
| Order | Archaeognatha | Coleoptera |
| Family | Machilidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Ireland, United Kingdom, France, Portugal | Brazil, Amazon Basin |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Southern Jumping Bristletail
A bristletail found on rocky coasts of western Europe, from Ireland to Portugal. It has large eyes and a distinctively humped thorax.
Did You Know?
It is most active at night and hides in rock crevices during the day.
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.