Dusky Click Beetle vs Green Grooved Dung Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusky Click Beetle | Green Grooved Dung Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes obscurus | Phanaeus difformis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Scarabaeidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 11-18 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Forests |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Dung Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Southeastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Dusky Click Beetle
A dull dark brown click beetle with dense pubescence and subtle elytral striations. The larvae are significant wireworm pests that attack the roots of cereals, potatoes, and other crops.
Did You Know?
This species is particularly problematic in land recently converted from grassland to arable cultivation.
Green Grooved Dung Beetle
A metallic green and copper tunneling dung beetle with a prominent male horn that is slightly offset to one side. The pronotum is smoothly convex and brilliantly iridescent. Found in southeastern North American forests.
Did You Know?
The asymmetrical horn of the male is unique among North American Phanaeus species.