Pacific Seashore Rove Beetle vs Korean Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pacific Seashore Rove Beetle | Korean Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cafius canescens | Campsosternus auratus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Staphylinidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 25-40 mm |
| Habitat | Beaches & Coastal | Grasslands |
| Diet | Predators | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Pacific coast of North America, Hawaii | China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Pacific Seashore Rove Beetle
A small, grayish-pubescent rove beetle found along the Pacific coast of the Americas under kelp and seaweed deposits. It is an important predator of seaweed fly larvae on beaches.
Did You Know?
This species has colonized the remote Hawaiian Islands, likely arriving on floating mats of kelp and seaweed across the Pacific Ocean.
Korean Click Beetle
A large metallic green click beetle with a coppery sheen found across East Asia. It can propel itself several inches into the air with its clicking mechanism.
Did You Know?
Its clicking jump can launch it over 15 cm into the air, generating a force of over 300 g.