Pale Click Beetle vs Wrinkled Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Pale Click Beetle | Wrinkled Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agrypnus murinus | Oxytelus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 12-17 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Predators | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, Asia, introduced to 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.
Wrinkled Rove Beetle
A small, flattened rove beetle with a heavily sculptured pronotum bearing deep longitudinal furrows. It is one of the most common dung-inhabiting staphylinids across the Palearctic region.
Did You Know?
This beetle is among the first colonizers of fresh dung pats, arriving within minutes of deposition to prey on fly eggs.