Golden Click Beetle vs Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Click Beetle | Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Selatosomus aeneus | Apterocyclus honoluluensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Lucanidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 1.5-3 cm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Kauai Flightless Stag Beetle
A flightless stag beetle endemic to the island of Kauai in Hawaii. Larvae develop in rotting logs of native trees.
Did You Know?
It is the only stag beetle in Hawaii and has completely lost its ability to fly.