Pale Click Beetle vs Spider-hunting Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Click Beetle | Spider-hunting Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrypnus murinus | Anoplius nigerrimus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 12-18mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe |
| 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.
Spider-hunting Wasp
A large all-black spider-hunting wasp that drags paralyzed wolf spiders back to its burrow.
Did You Know?
Paralyzes a wolf spider with a precise sting to the nerve ganglion then drags it backwards to its burrow.