Black-tailed Click Beetle vs Noble Chafer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black-tailed Click Beetle | Noble Chafer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ampedus nigrinus | Gnorimus nobilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 14-20 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Orchards |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
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.
Noble Chafer
A scarce metallic green beetle with small white flecks on the elytra. It is associated with old orchards and ancient fruit trees.
Did You Know?
Its larvae develop inside decaying heartwood of old fruit trees, taking two to three years to mature.