Large Brown Click Beetle vs Coppery Chlaenius

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Large Brown Click Beetle Coppery Chlaenius
Scientific Name Hemirhipus fascicularis Chlaenius cumatilis
Order Coleoptera Coleoptera
Family Elateridae Carabidae
Size 30-50 mm 12-16 mm
Habitat Forests Ponds & Lakes
Diet Wood Feeders Predators
Regions Central and South America Japan, Korea, China, Russian Far East
Conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern

Large Brown Click Beetle

One of the largest click beetles in South America with a robust dark brown body. Their clicking mechanism can launch them considerable heights.

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Did You Know?

Their click mechanism can launch them up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.

Coppery Chlaenius

A medium-sized ground beetle with brilliant metallic blue-green coloring and fine pubescence covering its elytra. It is found near water in East Asia and is a striking member of its genus.

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Did You Know?

The genus Chlaenius is one of the most diverse among ground beetles, with over 1,000 species worldwide, many of which have brilliant metallic coloring.