General Description

Body flat, long and dark brown. A click sound is produced when they flick into the air. Up to 2 cm long.

Biology

To escape predators, these beetles flick into the air with a distinct clicking sound. They are attracted to lights. Their larvae feed underground on plant roots and are called wireworms.

Distribution

Mainland Australia and Tasmania.

Habitat

Wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, rainforest, arid and semi-arid grasslands.

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