Giant Click Beetle vs European Spruce Longhorn Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Click Beetle | European Spruce Longhorn Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxynopterus mucronatus | Tetropium castaneum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 8–18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Woodlands |
| Diet | Detritivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
European Spruce Longhorn Beetle
A longhorn beetle native to Europe that bores into spruce trunks. It typically colonizes weakened or recently felled spruce trees.
Did You Know?
It became a regulated quarantine pest after being found attacking healthy spruce in Nova Scotia, Canada.