Japanese Click Beetle vs Vacca Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Japanese Click Beetle | Vacca Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsosternus gemma | Onthophagus vacca |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-35 mm | 6-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| 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.
Vacca Dung Beetle
A small coppery-green to bronze tunneler with a broad head and short horns in males. It is a common pasture dung beetle across Europe. The metallic sheen distinguishes it from many congeners.
Did You Know?
Males with longer horns guard tunnel entrances while hornless males sneak through side tunnels to mate.