Sumac Flea Beetle vs Arctic Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Sumac Flea Beetle | Arctic Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Blepharida rhois | Hypnoidus riparius |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 4-7 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Tundra & Arctic |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Scandinavia, Iceland, Scotland, northern Russia, Arctic Canada |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Sumac Flea Beetle
A relatively large flea beetle with a mottled brown and tan pattern providing excellent camouflage on sumac bark. Despite its size, it retains the powerful jumping ability of flea beetles.
Did You Know?
Larvae of this beetle carry a shield of their own excrement mixed with toxic compounds from their sumac host plant.
Arctic Click Beetle
A small, brown click beetle with a distinctive snapping mechanism that allows it to flip itself upright when overturned. Larvae are wireworms that live in tundra soil. Adults are found under stones and in low vegetation.
Did You Know?
When flipped on its back, this beetle arches its body and snaps a spine on its thorax into a groove, launching itself into the air with an audible click.