Black Carpet Beetle vs Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Carpet Beetle | Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Attagenus unicolor | Alaus oculatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Dermestidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 3-5 mm | 25-45 mm |
| Habitat | Indoors | Underground |
| Diet | Omnivores | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Black Carpet Beetle
A small, oval, dark brown to black beetle that is a major pest of textiles and natural fibers. Larvae are covered in long brown hairs.
Did You Know?
Larvae can survive up to a year without feeding if conditions are dry.
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.