Dusky Click Beetle vs Texas Stygobiontic Diving Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Dusky Click Beetle | Texas Stygobiontic Diving Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes obscurus | Psychopomporus felipi |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Dytiscidae |
| Size | 7-9 mm | 1.5-2 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Indoors |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Northern Asia | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Texas Stygobiontic Diving Beetle
A groundwater-dwelling diving beetle from the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer in Texas. It was the first stygobiontic diving beetle described from North America.
Did You Know?
Its genus name means 'guide of the dead,' referencing its underworld habitat.