Large Elm Bark Beetle vs Common Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Elm Bark Beetle | Common Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Scolytus scolytus | Agriotes sputator |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Curculionidae (Scolytinae) | Elateridae |
| Size | 3.5–6 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Hedgerows | Farmland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Large Elm Bark Beetle
The principal vector of Dutch elm disease in Europe. Adults feed in twig crotches of healthy elms, transmitting the deadly fungus.
Did You Know?
It was responsible for the near-total loss of mature English elms across the United Kingdom in the 1970s.
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.