Saw-toothed Prionine vs Striped Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Saw-toothed Prionine | Striped Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dorysthenes buquetii | Chalcolepidius striatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 35-55 mm | 28-40 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar | South America, Brazil |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Saw-toothed Prionine
A large prionine beetle with strongly serrated antennae and a dark reddish-brown body, found across mainland Southeast Asia. It is a significant pest of sugarcane, with larvae boring into the root crown. Adults emerge during the monsoon season.
Did You Know?
In Thailand, adults are attracted to lights in huge numbers during the monsoon and are collected for human consumption.
Striped Click Beetle
A large neotropical click beetle with dark elytra bearing distinct white-scaled longitudinal stripes. The robust body and powerful clicking mechanism allow it to launch several inches into the air.
Did You Know?
The clicking mechanism of large Chalcolepidius beetles produces an audible snap that can be heard several meters away.