Korean Click Beetle vs Frog-legged Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Korean Click Beetle | Frog-legged Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsosternus auratus | Sagra femorata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 18-30 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam | South and Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Frog-legged Leaf Beetle
A large, metallic beetle with spectacular iridescent coloring ranging from deep blue to green, red, and purple. Males possess enormously swollen hind femora used in combat.
Did You Know?
The dramatic sexual dimorphism in leg size is one of the most extreme in beetles, with male hind legs being several times thicker than female legs.