Ponderous Borer vs Golden Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ponderous Borer | Golden Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trichocnemis spiculatus | Selatosomus aeneus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 40-60 mm | 11-16 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Western United States, British Columbia | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Ponderous Borer
One of the largest cerambycids in North America, this prionine breeds in the roots and lower trunks of dead ponderosa pines. Adults are dark brown with a somewhat rough body surface. They are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Larval development can take up to six years in dry dead wood, one of the longest development times for any beetle.
Golden Click Beetle
A metallic green or bronze click beetle with a bright coppery sheen on the elytra and pronotum. It is common in European forests and grasslands during spring.
Did You Know?
The brilliant metallic coloration is structural, produced by microscopic surface textures rather than pigments.