Graybeal's Longhorn vs Lined Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Graybeal's Longhorn | Lined Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Anoplophora graafi | Agriotes lineatus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Cerambycidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 30-50 mm | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Forests | Farmland |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Sulawesi, Indonesia | Europe, Western Asia |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Graybeal's Longhorn
A large and stout longhorn beetle from the forests of Sulawesi, with a dark body covered in dense greyish-blue pubescence. The elytra bear scattered pale spots. It is a wood borer of tropical hardwoods.
Did You Know?
Females of this species can lay over 200 eggs during their adult lifespan of several months.
Lined Click Beetle
A small, brown click beetle with pale stripes along its elytra. Its wireworm larvae are major pests of potatoes and cereals in Europe.
Did You Know?
Farmers can detect wireworm infestations by burying potato pieces as bait traps, which the larvae quickly colonise.