Large Brown Click Beetle vs Overlooked Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Click Beetle | Overlooked Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemirhipus fascicularis | Pseudanophthalmus praetermissus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Carabidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Caves |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Central and South America | United States |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
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.
Did You Know?
Their click mechanism can launch them up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.
Overlooked Cave Beetle
A rare troglobitic beetle that was long confused with related species before being formally described. It is known from very few cave localities.
Did You Know?
Its common name reflects that it was overlooked by scientists for decades.