Giant African Click Beetle vs Shepherd's Fritillary
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant African Click Beetle | Shepherd's Fritillary |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Tetralobus flabellicornis | Boloria pales |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 30-36 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | East Africa, Southern Africa | Alps, Pyrenees, Balkans |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Shepherd's Fritillary
A variable fritillary butterfly of high alpine pastures. Its wing pattern varies greatly between populations across different mountain ranges.
Did You Know?
It is named after the mountain shepherds who share its high-altitude habitat.