Click Beetle

Found in deciduous forests, gardens, and woodlands; often attracted to artificial lights at night.

Larvae (wireworms) feed on rotting wood and fly larvae; adults may feed on nectar or pollen, though some do not feed significantly.

Best known for the clicking mechanism: when placed on its back, it can snap its thoracic joint to flip into the air. They are primarily nocturnal and undergo complete metamorphosis.

Harmless to humans as they do not bite or sting. They benefit the ecosystem by helping decompose rotting wood and serving as a food source for birds and small mammals.