European Melittid vs Common Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Melittid | Common Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Melitta leporina | Agriotes sputator |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Melittidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 11-14 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Pollen Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
European Melittid
A medium-sized oligolectic bee that specializes on legume flowers, particularly alfalfa and clovers. It nests in the ground in sparsely vegetated areas.
Did You Know?
It is so efficient at collecting clover pollen that a single bee can visit over 1,000 florets in a single foraging trip.
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.