Gigas Dung Beetle vs Japanese Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Gigas Dung Beetle | Japanese Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Heliocopris gigas | Campsosternus gemma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Dung Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | West Africa, Central Africa | Japan, Taiwan, Southern China |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Gigas Dung Beetle
A massive glossy black tunneling dung beetle with powerful digging forelegs. Males have a broad cephalic horn. This species constructs elaborate underground chambers packed with dung for its larvae.
Did You Know?
The larval chamber is sealed with a clay cap that helps regulate moisture as the larva develops inside the brood ball.
Japanese Click Beetle
A spectacular metallic green and gold click beetle found in East Asian forests. It is one of the most brilliantly coloured elaterid beetles.
Did You Know?
Its jewel-like metallic colouring has made it one of the most sought-after beetles in insect collections worldwide.