Dusky wireworm vs Goldene Stachelmaus

Agriotes obscurus compared with Acomys russatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky wireworm	Goldene Stachelmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Coleoptera (Käfer)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Elateridae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Agriotes	Acomys
Species	Agriotes obscurus	Acomys russatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky wireworm and Goldene Stachelmaus share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Goldene Stachelmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky wireworm	Goldene Stachelmaus
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).

Goldene Stachelmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.