Click Beetle vs Stripey Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Click Beetle | Stripey Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alaus oculatus | Zographus niveisparsus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Forests |
| Diet | Predators | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Central Africa, West Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Click Beetle
Has a special mechanism that allows it to snap its body with a click, launching itself up to 30 cm into the air. The large eyespots on its thorax startle predators.
Did You Know?
Click beetles launch themselves into the air without using their legs — they use a peg-and-groove mechanism on their thorax that releases like a spring, reaching accelerations of 400g.
Stripey Longhorn Beetle
A boldly patterned longhorn with white bands and patches on a dark background. It is found in tropical forests of Central and West Africa.
Did You Know?
Their striking pattern breaks up their body outline, making them surprisingly difficult to spot against lichen-covered bark.