Click Beetle vs Hop Flea Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Click Beetle | Hop Flea Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Alaus oculatus | Psylliodes attenuata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 25-45 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Gardens |
| Diet | Predators | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Hop Flea Beetle
A small bronze flea beetle that feeds on hops and hemp. Can cause economic damage to hop gardens. Adults create characteristic small round holes in leaves.
Did You Know?
Has been associated with cannabis cultivation since ancient times, with records dating back centuries.