Striped Click Beetle vs Wallaces Golden Birdwing
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Click Beetle | Wallaces Golden Birdwing |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcolepidius striatus | Ornithoptera croesus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 28-40 mm | 160-190 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Brazil | Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Wallaces Golden Birdwing
Named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who called it the finest specimen he ever captured. Males are brilliant orange-gold and black. Found only in North Maluku, Indonesia.
Did You Know?
Wallace was so overwhelmed by catching this butterfly in 1859 that he wrote his head began to ache and he felt close to fainting from the beauty of the creature.