Japanese Click Beetle vs Long-armed Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Click Beetle | Long-armed Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsosternus gemma | Cheirotonus gestroi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 50-85mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Mountains |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Japan, Taiwan, Southern China | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
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.
Long-armed Chafer
A large reddish-brown beetle with spectacularly elongated front legs in males. The legs can be longer than the entire body.
Did You Know?
Males use their enormously long forelegs to grapple with rivals and to cling onto females during mating.