Common Click Beetle vs European Rhinoceros Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Click Beetle | European Rhinoceros Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes sputator | Allomyrina dichotoma |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 40-55 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Grasslands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | East Asia |
| 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.
European Rhinoceros Beetle
A large, chestnut-brown beetle with a forked horn on the male's head. It is immensely popular as a pet in Japan and South Korea.
Did You Know?
It is the most popular pet insect in Japan, sold in department stores and convenience shops.