Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle vs Tumblebug Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle | Tumblebug Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alaus myops | Canthon vigilans |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Carrion Feeders |
| Regions | Cuba, Caribbean | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Cuban Green Anole Click Beetle
A large click beetle found in Cuba and the Caribbean with prominent false eyespots. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click.
Did You Know?
Its clicking mechanism can launch it up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.
Tumblebug Beetle
A small dung beetle that buries carrion as well as dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
Unlike most dung beetles it frequently uses dead invertebrates as larval food.