Korean Click Beetle vs Periodical Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Korean Click Beetle | Periodical Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Campsosternus auratus | Magicicada septendecim |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 25-33 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam | North America |
| 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.
Periodical Cicada
Emerges in massive synchronized broods every 17 years. Nymphs live underground feeding on tree root sap. Males produce the loudest sounds of any insect at up to 100 dB.
Did You Know?
Periodical cicadas spend exactly 17 years underground (a prime number), and scientists believe this evolved to prevent predators from synchronizing their own cycles.