Lined Click Beetle vs Thick-legged Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Click Beetle | Thick-legged Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes lineatus | Oedemera nobilis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Oedemeridae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 8-12mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Lined Click Beetle
A small, brown click beetle with pale stripes along its elytra. Its wireworm larvae are major pests of potatoes and cereals in Europe.
Did You Know?
Farmers can detect wireworm infestations by burying potato pieces as bait traps, which the larvae quickly colonise.
Thick-legged Flower Beetle
A metallic green beetle with splayed elytra that expose the wings. Males have distinctively swollen hind femora.
Did You Know?
Despite being an important pollinator this beetle is often mistaken for a green fly due to its shiny metallic color.