Lined Click Beetle vs European Spruce Sawfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Click Beetle | European Spruce Sawfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes lineatus | Gilpinia hercyniae |
| Order | Coleoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Diprionidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 7-10 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, introduced to North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
European Spruce Sawfly
A moderately sized sawfly with dark brown to black coloring and pectinate antennae in males. Larvae are green with white lateral stripes and feed on spruce needles.
Did You Know?
After its introduction to North America in the 1920s, it caused massive spruce defoliation until a naturally occurring nuclear polyhedrosis virus brought populations under control.