Orange Sulphur vs Giant African Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Orange Sulphur | Giant African Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Colias eurytheme | Tetralobus flabellicornis |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Pieridae | Elateridae |
| Size | 35-55 mm wingspan | 40-60 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Nectar Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | East Africa, Southern Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Orange Sulphur
Orange-yellow butterfly with black wing borders and a pink-rimmed silver spot on the hindwing underside. Often hybridizes with Clouded Sulphur.
Did You Know?
It became vastly more abundant after European settlers introduced alfalfa farming across North America.
Giant African Click Beetle
Africa's largest click beetle, with impressive fan-shaped antennae in males. It can launch itself into the air with an audible click when placed on its back.
Did You Know?
It can catapult itself up to 30 cm into the air using a spring-loaded peg on its thorax.