Dusky Click Beetle vs Hog Louse
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusky Click Beetle | Hog Louse |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes obscurus | Haematopinus suis |
| Order | Coleoptera | Phthiraptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Haematopinidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Blood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South 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.
Hog Louse
The largest louse found on domestic animals, exclusively parasitizing pigs. It feeds on blood and is most commonly found behind the ears and in skin folds.
Did You Know?
At up to 6 mm long, the hog louse is the largest sucking louse known, easily visible to the naked eye on infested pigs.