Arctic Click Beetle vs Garden Bumblebee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Click Beetle | Garden Bumblebee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypnoidus riparius | Bombus hortorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Apidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 12-22mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Iceland, Scotland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Arctic Click Beetle
A small, brown click beetle with a distinctive snapping mechanism that allows it to flip itself upright when overturned. Larvae are wireworms that live in tundra soil. Adults are found under stones and in low vegetation.
Did You Know?
When flipped on its back, this beetle arches its body and snaps a spine on its thorax into a groove, launching itself into the air with an audible click.
Garden Bumblebee
A long-tongued bumblebee with three yellow bands and a white tail. Specializes in deep tubular flowers.
Did You Know?
Has the longest tongue of any common bumblebee species, allowing it to access nectar in deep tubular flowers.