Bee Stylops vs Common Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Stylops | Common Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops pacificus | Agriotes sputator |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran parasite of Andrena bees in western North America. Males emerge as tiny winged adults that live for only a few hours.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have the shortest adult lifespan of any insect, often living less than five hours.
Common Click Beetle
A small, uniformly brown click beetle that is one of the most common wireworm pests in European agriculture. Adults are often found on flowers and grasses in spring and early summer.
Did You Know?
The clicking mechanism that gives the family its name involves a peg-and-groove structure on the thorax that stores and releases elastic energy.