Mottled Tortoise Beetle vs Red-Brown Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Mottled Tortoise Beetle | Red-Brown Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deloyala guttata | Ampedus sanguineus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 11-16 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | North America, Central America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Mottled Tortoise Beetle
A small tortoise beetle with variable coloration, often gold with irregular black spots on the elytra. Like its relatives, it has broadly expanded margins that overhang the body.
Did You Know?
Its coloring can shift between gold and dull orange-brown depending on humidity and the beetle's physiological state.
Red-Brown Click Beetle
A handsome click beetle with vivid red elytra and a black head and thorax. Larvae develop in rotting conifer wood.
Did You Know?
Despite its blood-red colour, it is harmless—the coloration is thought to mimic toxic beetles to deter predators.