Princely Flower Beetle vs Giant Tropical Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Princely Flower Beetle | Giant Tropical Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stephanorrhina princeps | Chalcolepidius porcatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 30-45 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Central Africa (DRC, Congo, Gabon, Cameroon) | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Princely Flower Beetle
A large and robust flower beetle with deep metallic green coloration and pale yellow markings. Males have a small horn on the clypeus. It is one of the larger Stephanorrhina species.
Did You Know?
The larvae produce a distinctive squeaking sound when disturbed, created by rubbing body segments together.
Giant Tropical Click Beetle
A spectacular large click beetle covered in iridescent green or blue-green scales with deeply grooved elytra. It is one of the most strikingly colored members of the family.
Did You Know?
The dazzling metallic scales can be green, blue, or white depending on species and locality, making Chalcolepidius popular with insect collectors.