Wartclub Lacewing vs Common Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Wartclub Lacewing | Common Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ithone fulva | Agriotes sputator |
| Order | Neuroptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Ithonidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 3-4 cm wingspan | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Australia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
Wartclub Lacewing
A rare moth-like lacewing from southeastern Australia. Adults are short-lived and larvae burrow underground to feed on plant roots.
Did You Know?
The family Ithonidae is one of the most ancient lacewing lineages, dating back over 200 million years.
Common Click Beetle
A small, uniformly brown click beetle that is one of the most common wireworm pests in European agriculture. Adults are often found on flowers and grasses in spring and early summer.
Did You Know?
The clicking mechanism that gives the family its name involves a peg-and-groove structure on the thorax that stores and releases elastic energy.