Elm Leaf Beetle vs Spring Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elm Leaf Beetle | Spring Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xanthogaleruca luteola | Denticollis linearis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 5-7 mm | 9-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe, introduced worldwide | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Elm Leaf Beetle
A yellowish-green beetle with dark stripes along its elytra. Both adults and larvae feed on elm leaves, sometimes causing severe defoliation.
Did You Know?
Heavy infestations can strip an elm tree of nearly all its leaves in a single season.
Spring Click Beetle
A bicoloured click beetle with tawny-brown elytra and a dark thorax, common in spring. It is frequently found on flowers and foliage at woodland edges.
Did You Know?
Unlike most click beetles whose larvae damage living plants, this species' larvae are saproxylic and only eat dead wood.