Large Bloody-nosed Beetle vs Alpine Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Bloody-nosed Beetle | Alpine Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Timarcha goettingensis | Hypnoidus rivularius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 8-13 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Central and Western Europe | Northern Europe, Alps, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Large Bloody-nosed Beetle
A somewhat smaller relative of Timarcha tenebricosa, with a similarly rounded, convex, black body and fused wing cases. It shares the characteristic reflex bleeding behavior of its genus.
Did You Know?
Adults are entirely flightless because their hind wings have been completely reduced and their elytra are fused together.
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.