Cidnopus pilosus is a species of click beetle belonging to the subfamily Dendrometrinae of the family Elateridae.

This species is present in most of Europe, in the eastern Palearctic realm and in the Near East.

[2][3] These beetles mainly inhabit heaths, open forests, meadows, hedge rows and the lower vegetation, with preference for sunny environments.

[4][5] The pronotum is strong, tightly punctured, and a little wider than long.

The basic color is metallic black, with bronze luster.