Eastern Hercules Beetle vs Giant African Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Hercules Beetle | Giant African Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dynastes tityus | Tetralobus flabellicornis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dynastinae | Elateridae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Eastern United States | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Eastern Hercules Beetle
The largest beetle in North America, with males bearing a large pronotal horn. Elytra are greenish-yellow with dark mottling.
Did You Know?
Their elytra change color depending on humidity levels, becoming darker when moist.
Giant African Click Beetle
Africa's largest click beetle, with impressive fan-shaped antennae in males. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click when placed on its back.
Did You Know?
It can catapult itself up to 30 cm into the air using a spring-loaded peg on its thorax.