Rothschild's Achias vs Chalcolepidius Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Rothschild's Achias | Chalcolepidius Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Achias rothschildi | Chalcolepidius limbatus |
| Order | Diptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Platystomatidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 15-18 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Papua New Guinea | Mexico, Central America |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Rothschild's Achias
A remarkable Papua New Guinean fly where males have enormously elongated eye stalks. Males use their extended eyes to size up rivals. Has the largest head capsule of any known insect.
Did You Know?
Has the largest head capsule relative to body size of any insect, with eye stalks wider than its body.
Chalcolepidius Click Beetle
A large, robust click beetle covered in dense scales giving it a velvety appearance. Found in tropical American forests.
Did You Know?
Their body is covered in tiny iridescent scales that create a shimmering blue-green or white pattern.