Dusky wireworm

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (동물)

Phylum

Arthropoda (절지동물)

Class

Insecta (곤충)

Order

Coleoptera (딱정벌레목)

Family

Elateridae

Genus

Agriotes

Species

Agriotes obscurus (Dusky wireworm)

Similar Species in Agriotes

🐾

Lined click beetle

Agriotes lineatus

Least Concern

View all species in Agriotes →

Explore More

ki…

동물

Kingdom

ph…

절지동물

Phylum

cl…

곤충

Class

or…

딱정벌레목

Order

fa…

Elateridae

Family

ge…

Agriotes

Genus

Compare Species

vs Lined click beetle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky wireworm?

The scientific name of Dusky wireworm is Agriotes obscurus. It belongs to the genus Agriotes.

What is the conservation status of Dusky wireworm?

Dusky wireworm (Agriotes obscurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Dusky wireworm live?

Dusky wireworm is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United States.

What family does Dusky wireworm belong to?

Dusky wireworm (Agriotes obscurus) belongs to the genus Agriotes, which is part of the taxonomic family Elateridae.

Is Dusky wireworm endangered?

No, Dusky wireworm (Agriotes obscurus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Dusky wireworm belong to?

Dusky wireworm (Agriotes obscurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Dusky wireworm?

The closest relatives of Dusky wireworm in the genus Agriotes include Lined click beetle.