African Fruit Beetle vs Pale Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | African Fruit Beetle | Pale Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pachnoda sinuata | Agrypnus murinus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Scarabaeidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 18-25 mm | 12-17 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Predators |
| Regions | Southern Africa | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
African Fruit Beetle
A common yellow and brown flower beetle frequently seen on ripe fruit. It is a familiar garden visitor across southern Africa.
Did You Know?
They are sometimes considered orchard pests because large numbers can congregate on and damage ripe fruit crops.
Pale Click Beetle
A distinctive European click beetle covered in a mosaic pattern of grey and brown scales giving it excellent camouflage on bark and soil. The body is robust and somewhat flattened.
Did You Know?
The mottled grey pattern provides excellent camouflage, making this beetle nearly invisible when resting on lichen-covered bark.