Click Beetle

Natural Habitat

Click beetles are commonly found in gardens, forests, and grassy areas. Indoors, they may be attracted to light and often enter through open windows or doors.

Diet & Feeding

Adults primarily feed on plant material, nectar, and pollen. Their larvae, known as wireworms, live in the soil and feed on roots, seeds, and decomposing organic matter.

Behavior Patterns

They are famous for a 'clicking' mechanism. When flipped onto their backs, they use a specialized spine on their thorax to snap and propel themselves into the air to right themselves. They are often nocturnal and attracted to light sources.

Risks & Benefits

Adult click beetles are generally harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting. However, their larvae (wireworms) can be significant agricultural pests, causing damage to cereal crops, potatoes, and garden vegetables.

Identified on: 6/5/2026