Common Click Beetle vs Mountain Shieldbug
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Click Beetle | Mountain Shieldbug |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes sputator | Canthophorus impressus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cydnidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Scandinavia, Scotland, northern Russia, alpine Europe |
| 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.
Mountain Shieldbug
A small, dark brown to black burrowing shieldbug found in Arctic and alpine habitats. It has a broadly oval body with a prominent scutellum. Adults live at the base of plants and in soil crevices.
Did You Know?
This shieldbug emits a strong defensive odor when disturbed, which is particularly pungent in cold Arctic air.