Giant Click Beetle vs Macrosoma lucivittata
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Click Beetle | Macrosoma lucivittata |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Oxynopterus mucronatus | Macrosoma lucivittata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Hedylidae |
| Size | 40-65 mm | 32-42 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Detritivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo | Central America, South America |
| 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.
Macrosoma lucivittata
Moth-butterfly with pale wings bearing a translucent vitreous stripe. One of the more distinctive hedylid species.
Did You Know?
The glass-like wing stripe may function in crypsis by breaking up the wing outline at night.