Alpine Click Beetle vs Tundra Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alpine Click Beetle | Tundra Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypnoidus rivularius | Chrysomela lapponica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 6-9 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Northern Europe, Alps, Scandinavia | Scandinavia, Finland, northern Russia, Siberia, subarctic Canada |
| 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.
Tundra Leaf Beetle
A rounded, metallic reddish-brown leaf beetle with variable dark markings. Adults and larvae feed on willows in subarctic and mountain regions. Both stages produce chemical defenses derived from salicylates in willow leaves.
Did You Know?
Larvae secrete droplets of salicylaldehyde derived from willow on their backs, creating a chemical shield that repels predators.