Large Violet Click Beetle vs Meadow Quedius
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Violet Click Beetle | Meadow Quedius |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Limoniscus violaceus | Quedius curtipennis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Parks | Grasslands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Large Violet Click Beetle
A rare and distinctive click beetle with a dark violet-black body and fine pubescence. It develops in the decaying heartwood of ancient hollow trees, particularly beech and ash.
Did You Know?
It is one of Europe's rarest beetles and is listed under the EU Habitats Directive, with known populations at only a handful of sites.
Meadow Quedius
A common rove beetle of grasslands and meadows with shortened wing cases exposing the flexible abdomen. Found in grass tussocks and at the base of vegetation.
Did You Know?
Despite having short wing cases, it can still fly by unfolding long membranous hindwings stored beneath them.