Western Eyed Click Beetle vs Peanut-Head Bug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Western Eyed Click Beetle | Peanut-Head Bug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alaus melanops | Fulgora laternaria |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Fulgoridae |
| Size | 25-40 mm | 80-100 mm with head projection |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Western Eyed Click Beetle
The western counterpart to the eyed click beetle, with smaller, solid black eyespots. Found in old-growth forests.
Did You Know?
Their predatory larvae are beneficial because they consume destructive wood-boring pest larvae.
Peanut-Head Bug
A large planthopper with a bizarre inflated head capsule resembling a peanut or an alligator. When threatened, it flashes large eyespots on its hindwings.
Did You Know?
Local folklore claims its bite is fatal and must be cured by romantic relations within 24 hours, though it is actually harmless.