Lined Click Beetle vs Stag-jawed Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Click Beetle | Stag-jawed Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes lineatus | Dorysthenes buqueti |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 40-70mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Asia |
| 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.
Stag-jawed Longhorn
A large dark brown longhorn beetle with massive toothed mandibles in males resembling those of stag beetles. It is attracted to lights at night.
Did You Know?
In Thailand the larvae are roasted and eaten as a popular street food snack.