Atiu Swiftlet vs Dusky wireworm

Aerodramus sawtelli compared with Agriotes obscurus

Key Differences

• Atiu Swiftlet is Vulnerable while Dusky wireworm is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atiu Swiftlet	Dusky wireworm
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Apodidae	Elateridae
Genus	Aerodramus	Agriotes
Species	Aerodramus sawtelli	Agriotes obscurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Atiu Swiftlet and Dusky wireworm share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Atiu Swiftlet

VU — Vulnerable

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atiu Swiftlet	Dusky wireworm
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atiu Swiftlet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Dusky wireworm

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Atiu Swiftlet

The Atiu Swiftlet (Aerodramus sawtelli) is a species in the genus Aerodramus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway