Striped Click Beetle vs Wrinkled Rove Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Click Beetle | Wrinkled Rove Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chalcolepidius striatus | Oxytelus rugosus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Staphylinidae |
| Size | 28-40 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Brazil | Europe, Asia, introduced to North America |
| 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.
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.