Striped Click Beetle vs Pale-winged Barklouse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Click Beetle | Pale-winged Barklouse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcolepidius striatus | Peripsocus phaeopterus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Psocoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Peripsocidae |
| Size | 28-40 mm | 2-3 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Forests |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Brazil | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Striped Click Beetle
A large neotropical click beetle with dark elytra bearing distinct white-scaled longitudinal stripes. The robust body and powerful clicking mechanism allow it to launch several inches into the air.
Did You Know?
The clicking mechanism of large Chalcolepidius beetles produces an audible snap that can be heard several meters away.
Pale-winged Barklouse
A common European bark louse with smoky brown wings. It lives on tree trunks where it scrapes algae and lichen from the bark.
Did You Know?
Females guard their egg clusters on tree bark until they hatch.