Giant Tropical Click Beetle vs Giant Amazonian Katydid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Tropical Click Beetle | Giant Amazonian Katydid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcolepidius porcatus | Stilpnochlora couloniana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Tettigoniidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 55-80 mm body length |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | South America (Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Giant Tropical Click Beetle
A spectacular large click beetle covered in iridescent green or blue-green scales with deeply grooved elytra. It is one of the most strikingly colored members of the family.
Did You Know?
The dazzling metallic scales can be green, blue, or white depending on species and locality, making Chalcolepidius popular with insect collectors.
Giant Amazonian Katydid
A very large bright green katydid with wings shaped like a broad tropical leaf. It is one of the largest katydids in South America, with females reaching 80 mm in body length. Males produce loud stridulatory calls at night to attract mates.
Did You Know?
Its leaf mimicry is so convincing that it even replicates the translucent quality of a real leaf when backlit by sunlight.