Striped Click Beetle vs Salt Flat Tiger Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Click Beetle | Salt Flat Tiger Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcolepidius striatus | Eunota togata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cicindelidae |
| Size | 28-40 mm | 10-13 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | South America, Brazil | Western North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Salt Flat Tiger Beetle
A pale whitish tiger beetle adapted to saline environments in western North America. Its light coloring provides camouflage on salt-encrusted soils.
Did You Know?
It is one of few insects that thrives in hypersaline environments where few predators can follow.