Water-lily Reed Beetle vs Large Brown Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Water-lily Reed Beetle | Large Brown Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Donacia simplex | Hemirhipus fascicularis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 30-50 mm |
| Habitat | Ponds & Lakes | Forests |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Central and South America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Water-lily Reed Beetle
A metallic coppery-bronze aquatic beetle with longitudinal ridges on the elytra. Adults sit on floating leaves of pondweeds and bur-reeds in still or slow-flowing water.
Did You Know?
Larvae construct a silken cocoon underwater attached to plant roots, filling it with air obtained from the plant's tissues for pupation.
Large Brown Click Beetle
One of the largest click beetles in South America with a robust dark brown body. Their clicking mechanism can launch them considerable heights.
Did You Know?
Their click mechanism can launch them up to 30 centimeters into the air to escape predators.