Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Limestone Annulet

Agabus godmanni compared with Charissa pullata

Key Differences

• Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Limestone Annulet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Limestone Annulet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class same	Insecta (Insects)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Dytiscidae	Geometridae
Genus	Agabus	Charissa
Species	Agabus godmanni	Charissa pullata

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Limestone Annulet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Insecta. (Insects)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Limestone Annulet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Limestone Annulet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Limestone Annulet

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Belgium.

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.