Pale Click Beetle vs Red and Black Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Click Beetle | Red and Black Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrypnus murinus | Paederus riparius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Predators | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa |
| 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.
Red and Black Rove Beetle
A small but notorious rove beetle with a red thorax and abdomen and blue-black elytra. Its hemolymph contains pederin, a potent blistering toxin.
Did You Know?
Crushing this beetle on skin causes painful blistering dermatitis known as Paederus dermatitis.