Giant Tropical Click Beetle vs Spruce Budworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Giant Tropical Click Beetle | Spruce Budworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcolepidius porcatus | Choristoneura fumiferana |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Tortricidae |
| Size | 30-45 mm | 20-28 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central America, South America | North America |
| 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.
Spruce Budworm
A small mottled grey-brown moth that is the most destructive forest pest in North America. Outbreaks can kill millions of hectares of spruce and fir forest.
Did You Know?
A single outbreak in the 1970s-80s damaged more timber than all forest fires in Canada combined.