Short-horned Click Beetle
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Short-horned Click Beetle
Danosoma brevicorne
The Short-horned Click Beetle is a small, shiny insect that loves to hide in grass and under leaves. When it flips over, it makes a fun clicking sound to help it get back on its feet!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Short-horned Click Beetle is an elongated, sturdy beetle, typically dark brown to black, sometimes with reddish tones. It has very short, serrated antennae that resemble tiny horns. Its body is somewhat flattened, and its head is narrower than its thorax, distinguishing it from many other beetles.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyElateridaeGenusDanosoma
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
If a click beetle lands on its back, it can flip over without using its legs!
The 'click' sound they make is one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom!
The click can launch them high, sometimes 20 times their body length into the air!
Their larvae, called wireworms, can live underground for several years before transforming!
Special abilities
Ability
Clicking Escape Artist
Short-horned Click Beetle can launch itself into the air with a loud 'click' because of a special hinge on its belly that helps them flip over and escape predators.
Ability
Armored Borrower
Short-horned Click Beetle has a tough, elongated body as a larva (a wireworm) that helps them burrow through soil to find food and shelter.
Ability
Sensitive Antennae
Short-horned Click Beetle has short, serrated antennae that help them sense vibrations, smells, and even slight changes in air currents to find mates or avoid danger.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 24-45 mm
- Size
- 12-18 mm
- Lifespan
- 30-60 days
- Flight Speed
- 5-10 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Adult Short-horned Click Beetles sip nectar and sap, while their larvae munch on roots and tiny bugs.
Age differences: Larvae (wireworms) feed on roots, seeds, decaying plant matter, or small insects; adults primarily feed on nectar and sap.
Primary Foods
- Nectar
- Tree sap
- Plant roots
- Decaying wood
- Small invertebrates
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Eurasian Blackbird
Turdus merula
A common bird that preys on many forest insects.
eaten by
Red Wood Ant
Formica rufa
Ants can prey on larval or adult click beetles found on the ground.
eats
Pedunculate Oak
Quercus robur
Larvae may feed on the roots of oak trees.
eats
European Silver Fir
Abies alba
Adults can feed on sap from coniferous trees.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Horned
Characterized by having one or more hard, permanent, pointed projections on the head.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Short-horned Click Beetle's wingspan?
24-45 mm
How big is Short-horned Click Beetle?
12-18 mm
How long does Short-horned Click Beetle live?
30-60 days
How fast can Short-horned Click Beetle fly?
5-10 km/h
What does Short-horned Click Beetle eat?
Adult Short-horned Click Beetles sip nectar and sap, while their larvae munch on roots and tiny bugs.
Where is Short-horned Click Beetle usually found?
Grasslands
How does Short-horned Click Beetle hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Short-horned Click Beetle have?
6
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