Metallic Leaf Beetle vs Alpine Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Metallic Leaf Beetle | Alpine Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysolina polita | Hypnoidus rivularius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 6-9 mm | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Mountains |
| Diet | Herbivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Northern Europe, Alps, Scandinavia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Metallic Leaf Beetle
A medium-sized beetle with richly burnished copper-red to bronze elytra and a metallic green to blue pronotum. The contrast between thorax and elytra colors makes it easily recognizable.
Did You Know?
This beetle is unusual among leaf beetles in being most active during autumn and winter, with adults sometimes seen walking on mild winter days.
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.