Spring Click Beetle vs Walnut Sphinx Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spring Click Beetle | Walnut Sphinx Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Denticollis linearis | Amorpha juglandis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Sphingidae |
| Size | 9-12 mm | 50-75 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Spring Click Beetle
A bicoloured click beetle with tawny-brown elytra and a dark thorax, common in spring. It is frequently found on flowers and foliage at woodland edges.
Did You Know?
Unlike most click beetles whose larvae damage living plants, this species' larvae are saproxylic and only eat dead wood.
Walnut Sphinx Moth
A beautifully cryptic hawk moth with scalloped wing edges and mottled brown, gray, and lavender patterns. It rests among leaf litter where it is nearly impossible to detect.
Did You Know?
The walnut sphinx caterpillar can produce a high-pitched whistle by forcing air through its spiracles, startling birds and other predators.