Banded Alder Borer vs Korean Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Banded Alder Borer | Korean Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Rosalia funebris | Campsosternus auratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 25-38mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Banded Alder Borer
A striking longhorn beetle with bold black and white banding and long banded antennae. It breeds in dead alder and other hardwood trees.
Did You Know?
It is the North American counterpart of the famous European Rosalia alpina and equally beautiful but less endangered.
Korean Click Beetle
A large metallic green click beetle with a coppery sheen found across East Asia. It can propel itself several inches into the air with its clicking mechanism.
Did You Know?
Its clicking jump can launch it over 15 cm into the air, generating a force of over 300 g.