Giant Click Beetle vs Earwig Scorpionfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Click Beetle | Earwig Scorpionfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxynopterus mucronatus | Merope tuber |
| Order | Coleoptera | Mecoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Meropeidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Data Deficient |
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.
Earwig Scorpionfly
An extremely rare and primitive scorpionfly with forcep-like cerci reminiscent of earwigs. It is nocturnal and found in leaf litter of old-growth eastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
Merope tuber is so rarely encountered that its biology and ecology remain largely mysterious despite being described over 150 years ago.