Black-tailed Click Beetle vs Fire Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-tailed Click Beetle | Fire Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ampedus nigrinus | Pyrophorus divergens |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Elateridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Central America, South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black-tailed Click Beetle
A dark-bodied click beetle with subtly reddish-brown elytra and a shiny black pronotum. It inhabits old-growth forests and depends on decaying hardwood for larval development.
Did You Know?
This species is used as an indicator of old-growth forest quality in Scandinavian conservation assessments.
Fire Beetle
A bioluminescent click beetle from Central American forests. Its glowing thoracic spots are visible from several meters away in total darkness.
Did You Know?
Spanish conquistadors reported seeing forests glowing with thousands of these beetles and initially thought they were supernatural phenomena.