Arctic Click Beetle vs Jungle Nymph
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Arctic Click Beetle | Jungle Nymph |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypnoidus riparius | Heteropteryx dilatata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phasmatodea |
| Family | Elateridae | Heteropterygidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 130-160 mm (females) |
| Habitat | Tundra & Arctic | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Iceland, Scotland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada | Asia |
| 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.
Jungle Nymph
One of the heaviest stick insects, with females weighing up to 65 grams. Females are bright green with small wings; males are mottled brown and can fly.
Did You Know?
The jungle nymph is one of the heaviest insects alive — adult females can weigh 65 grams and will defensively slash their powerful spiny hind legs when threatened.