Golden Click Beetle vs Japanese Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Click Beetle | Japanese Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Selatosomus aeneus | Campsosternus gemma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Elateridae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Japan, Taiwan, Southern China |
| 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.
Japanese Click Beetle
A spectacular metallic green and gold click beetle found in East Asian forests. It is one of the most brilliantly coloured elaterid beetles.
Did You Know?
Its jewel-like metallic colouring has made it one of the most sought-after beetles in insect collections worldwide.