Korean Click Beetle vs Fluted-horn Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Korean Click Beetle | Fluted-horn Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsosternus auratus | Copris elphenor |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Korean Click Beetle
A large metallic green click beetle with a coppery sheen found across East Asia. It can propel itself several inches into the air with its clicking mechanism.
Did You Know?
Its clicking jump can launch it over 15 cm into the air, generating a force of over 300 g.
Fluted-horn Dung Beetle
A large black dung beetle with a prominent curved horn on the male's head. It buries dung balls underground to provision its brood.
Did You Know?
A single pair can bury a dung ball weighing over 200 times their own body weight in one night.