Japanese Click Beetle vs Red and Black Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Click Beetle | Red and Black Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsosternus gemma | Paederus riparius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Japan, Taiwan, Southern China | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| 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.
Red and Black Rove Beetle
A small but notorious rove beetle with a red thorax and abdomen and blue-black elytra. Its hemolymph contains pederin, a potent blistering toxin.
Did You Know?
Crushing this beetle on skin causes painful blistering dermatitis known as Paederus dermatitis.