Dusky wireworm vs Neblina-Uakari

Agriotes obscurus compared with Cacajao hosomi

Key Differences

• Dusky wireworm is Least Concern while Neblina-Uakari is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky wireworm	Neblina-Uakari
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Coleoptera (Käfer)	Primates (Primaten)
Family	Elateridae	Pitheciidae
Genus	Agriotes	Cacajao
Species	Agriotes obscurus	Cacajao hosomi

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky wireworm and Neblina-Uakari share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Tier)

Conservation Status

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Neblina-Uakari

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky wireworm	Neblina-Uakari
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).

Neblina-Uakari

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.