Golden Click Beetle vs Naga Nawab Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Click Beetle | Naga Nawab Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Selatosomus aeneus | Polyura nepenthes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | Wingspan 70-90 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | India, Nepal, Myanmar, 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.
Naga Nawab Butterfly
A powerful fast-flying butterfly with green-washed wings and short tails on the hindwings. It is drawn to rotting fruit and animal dung rather than flowers.
Did You Know?
Unlike most butterflies, it never visits flowers and feeds exclusively on fermenting organic matter.