Tumblebug Beetle vs Bordered Great Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Tumblebug Beetle | Bordered Great Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Canthon vigilans | Dytiscus circumflexus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 8-14 mm | 28-34 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
Tumblebug Beetle
A small dung beetle that buries carrion as well as dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dung beetles it frequently uses dead invertebrates as larval food.
Bordered Great Diving Beetle
A large British diving beetle similar to D. marginalis but with expanded yellow margins. It prefers larger, more permanent water bodies.
Did You Know?
Females have deeply grooved elytra while males have smooth ones, making the sexes easy to distinguish.