Dusky wireworm vs Ili Pika

Agriotes obscurus compared with Ochotona iliensis

Key Differences

• Dusky wireworm is Least Concern while Ili Pika is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky wireworm	Ili Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Elateridae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Agriotes	Ochotona
Species	Agriotes obscurus	Ochotona iliensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Ili Pika

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky wireworm	Ili Pika
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).

Ili Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.