Asparagus Beetle vs Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Asparagus Beetle | Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crioceris asparagi | Alaus oculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Herbivores | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Asparagus Beetle
A colorful blue-black beetle with cream spots and a red thorax that feeds exclusively on asparagus. Both adults and larvae can defoliate asparagus plants.
Did You Know?
A tiny parasitoid wasp, Tetrastichus asparagi, lays its eggs inside asparagus beetle eggs to control populations naturally.
Click Beetle
Has a special mechanism that allows it to snap its body with a click, launching itself up to 30 cm into the air. The large eyespots on its thorax startle predators.
Did You Know?
Click beetles launch themselves into the air without using their legs — they use a peg-and-groove mechanism on their thorax that releases like a spring, reaching accelerations of 400g.