Alpine Click Beetle vs Rock Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Click Beetle | Rock Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypnoidus rivularius | Temnothorax rugatulus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Formicidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Mountains |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Alps, Scandinavia | Western United States, Mexico |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alpine Click Beetle
A small, dark click beetle found in damp alpine and subalpine habitats. Its larvae develop in moist soil among grass roots.
Did You Know?
Like all click beetles, it can launch itself into the air with an audible click to escape predators.
Rock Ant
A tiny dark ant that nests in rock crevices at high elevations in western North America. Colonies contain about 200 workers and exhibit collective decision-making. Workers are dark brown with rugose sculpture on the body.
Did You Know?
Studies showed that about 40% of workers in a colony are consistently inactive, serving as a reserve labor force.