Yellow-Margined Water Scavenger Beetle vs Emperor Dragonfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Yellow-Margined Water Scavenger Beetle | Emperor Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hydrochara caraboides | Anax imperator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Odonata |
| Family | Hydrophilidae | Aeshnidae |
| Size | 14-18 mm | 66-84 mm body, 78 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Scavengers | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Africa, Asia |
| Conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
Yellow-Margined Water Scavenger Beetle
A large dark water scavenger beetle with yellowish margins on the pronotum. It inhabits well-vegetated ponds and is declining in parts of northern Europe.
Did You Know?
Larvae are fierce predators that dispatch prey much larger than themselves, including tadpoles.
Emperor Dragonfly
One of the largest dragonflies in Europe. Powerful flier that patrols territories along waterways. Can fly at speeds up to 54 km/h and catch prey mid-flight with near-perfect accuracy.
Did You Know?
Emperor dragonflies have a prey capture success rate of 95% — the highest of any predator on Earth. Lions succeed only 25% of the time.