Japanese Click Beetle vs Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Click Beetle | Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsosternus gemma | Hypolimnas octocula marianensis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Nymphalidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 5-7 cm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Japan, Taiwan, Southern China | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
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.
Mariana Eight-spot Butterfly
A butterfly subspecies endemic to the Mariana Islands in the western Pacific. It has suffered from habitat destruction and invasive species.
Did You Know?
The brown tree snake, an invasive predator, has devastated many native species on Guam including this butterfly.