Japanese Click Beetle vs Common Red Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Click Beetle | Common Red Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsosternus gemma | Staphylinus erythropterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 14-18 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Japan, Taiwan, Southern China | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Common Red Rove Beetle
A large rove beetle with reddish-brown elytra and a velvety black body. It is a fast-running predator found in forests.
Did You Know?
Despite having very short elytra, it can unfold full-sized hindwings and is a capable flier.