Pale Click Beetle vs Embossed Stonefly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Click Beetle | Embossed Stonefly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrypnus murinus | Paragnetina immarginata |
| Order | Coleoptera | Plecoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Perlidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 18-25 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Pale Click Beetle
A distinctive European click beetle covered in a mosaic pattern of grey and brown scales giving it excellent camouflage on bark and soil. The body is robust and somewhat flattened.
Did You Know?
The mottled grey pattern provides excellent camouflage, making this beetle nearly invisible when resting on lichen-covered bark.
Embossed Stonefly
A large patterned stonefly of clean eastern streams with raised body markings. Nymphs are top predators among stream cobble invertebrate communities.
Did You Know?
Nymphs moult up to 30 times before reaching adulthood, far more than most aquatic insects.