Dusky wireworm vs Large Long-clawed Akodont

Agriotes obscurus compared with Chelemys megalonyx

Key Differences

• Dusky wireworm is Least Concern while Large Long-clawed Akodont is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky wireworm	Large Long-clawed Akodont
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Elateridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Agriotes	Chelemys
Species	Agriotes obscurus	Chelemys megalonyx

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky wireworm and Large Long-clawed Akodont share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Large Long-clawed Akodont

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky wireworm	Large Long-clawed Akodont
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).

Large Long-clawed Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.