Lined Click Beetle vs Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Click Beetle | Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes lineatus | Agrotis puta |
| Order | Coleoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Noctuidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 30-38 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Europe, North Africa |
| 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.
Shuttle-shaped Dart Moth
A small, pale greyish-brown moth with a shuttle-shaped claviform stigma. Males and females show different color tones, with females being darker.
Did You Know?
It can produce two generations per year in warmer parts of its range.