Japanese Click Beetle vs Claudina Metalmark
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Click Beetle | Claudina Metalmark |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsosternus gemma | Mesosemia claudia |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Riodinidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Taiwan, Southern China | Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Claudina Metalmark
A small, dark-winged metalmark butterfly with fine silvery-blue spots along the wing margins. It rests with wings spread flat in shady forest understory.
Did You Know?
Metalmark butterflies get their name from the tiny metallic-looking spots on their wings that glint in stray beams of light.