Common Swift Moth vs Alpine Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Common Swift Moth | Alpine Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Korscheltellus lupulina | Hypnoidus rivularius |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Hepialidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 25-38 mm wingspan | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Mountains |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Northern Europe, Alps, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Common Swift Moth
A small brownish moth with faint white streaks that emerges in large numbers in early summer evenings. Its underground larvae are a pest of lawns, crops, and garden plants.
Did You Know?
Females scatter eggs randomly in flight, letting them fall into grass rather than placing them on specific plants.
Alpine Click Beetle
A small, dark click beetle found in damp alpine and subalpine habitats. Its larvae develop in moist soil among grass roots.
Did You Know?
Like all click beetles, it can launch itself into the air with an audible click to escape predators.