Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Polynesian Triller

Agabus godmanni compared with Lalage maculosa

Key Differences

• Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Polynesian Triller is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Polynesian Triller
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Dytiscidae	Campephagidae
Genus	Agabus	Lalage
Species	Agabus godmanni	Lalage maculosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Polynesian Triller share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Polynesian Triller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Polynesian Triller
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.

Polynesian Triller

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

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.