Arctic Click Beetle vs Hairy Christmas Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Click Beetle | Hairy Christmas Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypnoidus riparius | Anoplognathus hirsutus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Iceland, Scotland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada | Australia |
| 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.
Hairy Christmas Beetle
A densely hairy golden-brown Christmas beetle found in southeastern Australia. The fine hairs covering its body distinguish it from other Anoplognathus species.
Did You Know?
The dense body hair is thought to help regulate temperature during cool summer evenings.