Large Brown Click Beetle vs Stilt-legged Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Brown Click Beetle | Stilt-legged Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hemirhipus fascicularis | Rainieria antennaepes |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Micropezidae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 8-12 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Central and South America | North America |
| 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.
Did You Know?
Their click mechanism can launch them up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.
Stilt-legged Fly
A slender fly with banded legs that it waves to mimic parasitoid wasp antennae.
Did You Know?
It waves its front legs continuously to resemble an ichneumon wasp walking on four legs.