Luminous Click Beetle vs Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Luminous Click Beetle | Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pyrearinus candelarius | Anoplognathus viridiaeneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 15-25 mm | 20-28 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | South America | Australia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Luminous Click Beetle
A bioluminescent click beetle from South American tropical forests. Its larvae often inhabit termite mounds where their glow attracts prey.
Did You Know?
The larvae use their bioluminescence as a lure to attract flying insects into their termite mound ambush sites.
Green-and-gold Christmas Beetle
A striking iridescent beetle with green and gold metallic sheen on its elytra. It is one of the most colorful of all Australian Christmas beetles.
Did You Know?
Its green and gold coloring coincidentally matches Australia's national sporting colors.