Golden Click Beetle vs Violin Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden Click Beetle | Violin Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Selatosomus aeneus | Mormolyce phyllodes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Carabidae |
| Size | 11-16 mm | 80-100 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Golden Click Beetle
A metallic green or bronze click beetle with a bright coppery sheen on the elytra and pronotum. It is common in European forests and grasslands during spring.
Did You Know?
The brilliant metallic coloration is structural, produced by microscopic surface textures rather than pigments.
Violin Beetle
An extraordinarily flat beetle shaped like a violin. Its paper-thin body allows it to squeeze between bracket fungi and under bark. Found in Southeast Asian rainforests.
Did You Know?
The violin beetle is so flat it can slide between layers of bracket fungus like a playing card — its body is one of the most extremely flattened of any insect.