Blue Flea Beetle vs Arctic Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Blue Flea Beetle | Arctic Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Altica lythri | Hypnoidus riparius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Scandinavia, Iceland, Scotland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Blue Flea Beetle
A small metallic blue-green flea beetle that feeds on willowherb and evening primrose. Has enlarged hind femora enabling it to jump considerable distances. Widespread but often overlooked.
Did You Know?
Despite its tiny size, it can jump over 100 times its own body length using its powerful hind legs.
Arctic Click Beetle
A small, brown click beetle with a distinctive snapping mechanism that allows it to flip itself upright when overturned. Larvae are wireworms that live in tundra soil. Adults are found under stones and in low vegetation.
Did You Know?
When flipped on its back, this beetle arches its body and snaps a spine on its thorax into a groove, launching itself into the air with an audible click.