Common Click Beetle vs Chorus Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Click Beetle | Chorus Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes sputator | Amphipsalta zelandica |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Oceania (New Zealand) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Click Beetle
A small, uniformly brown click beetle that is one of the most common wireworm pests in European agriculture. Adults are often found on flowers and grasses in spring and early summer.
Did You Know?
The clicking mechanism that gives the family its name involves a peg-and-groove structure on the thorax that stores and releases elastic energy.
Chorus Cicada
The most common and widespread cicada in New Zealand, producing the iconic summer chorus heard throughout the country. Nymphs spend several years underground feeding on root sap before emerging to moult into adults. Males produce their characteristic song using tymbal organs.
Did You Know?
The chorus cicada's distinctive whirring call is so emblematic of New Zealand summers that it has become a cultural symbol of the season.