Dusky wireworm vs Popayán Thomasomys

Agriotes obscurus compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Dusky wireworm is Least Concern while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky wireworm	Popayán Thomasomys
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	Thomasomys
Species	Agriotes obscurus	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky wireworm	Popayán Thomasomys
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).

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.