Golden Click Beetle vs Hooked Army Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Click Beetle | Hooked Army Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Selatosomus aeneus | Eciton hamatum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 3-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Click Beetle
A metallic green or bronze click beetle with a bright coppery sheen on the elytra and pronotum. It is common in European forests and grasslands during spring.
Did You Know?
The brilliant metallic coloration is structural, produced by microscopic surface textures rather than pigments.
Hooked Army Ant
A column-raiding army ant that forms narrow trails rather than broad swarm fronts. It specializes in raiding the nests of other social insects, particularly wasps and ants.
Did You Know?
Unlike the broad raids of Eciton burchellii, this species sends targeted column raids directly to specific prey nests.