Dusky wireworm vs Spitzschwanzente

Agriotes obscurus compared with Anas georgica

Key Differences

• Dusky wireworm is Least Concern while Spitzschwanzente is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky wireworm	Spitzschwanzente
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Gliederfüßer)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Insecta (Insekten)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Coleoptera (Käfer)	Anseriformes (Gänsevögel)
Family	Elateridae	Anatidae
Genus	Agriotes	Anas
Species	Agriotes obscurus	Anas georgica

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky wireworm

LC — Least Concern

Spitzschwanzente

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky wireworm	Spitzschwanzente
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).

Spitzschwanzente

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Spitzschwanzente

Yellow-billed Pintail (Anas georgica) is classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List. At high risk of extinction in the wild, with significant population decline and ongoing threats to survival.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway