Giant Click Beetle vs Banded Treebrown
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Click Beetle | Banded Treebrown |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxynopterus mucronatus | Lethe confusa |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 55-65 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo | South and Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Giant Click Beetle
One of the largest click beetles in Asia with dramatic pectinate antennae in males. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click when flipped over.
Did You Know?
Its spectacular fan-shaped antennae are used to detect female pheromones from great distances.
Banded Treebrown
A shade-loving brown butterfly with a distinctive pale band across the forewing and a series of small eyespots on the underside. It has a slow, bobbing flight in deep forest shade.
Did You Know?
It is so strongly shade-adapted that it will rarely fly into a sunlit clearing even when pursued.