Dusky wireworm vs Hoary fox

Agriotes obscurus compared with Lycalopex vetulus

Key Differences

• Dusky wireworm is Least Concern while Hoary fox is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky wireworm	Hoary fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Elateridae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Agriotes	Lycalopex
Species	Agriotes obscurus	Lycalopex vetulus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Hoary fox

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky wireworm	Hoary fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic 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).

Hoary fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.