Lined Click Beetle vs Velvet Longhorn
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lined Click Beetle | Velvet Longhorn |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Agriotes lineatus | Trichoferus campestris |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Elateridae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 8-11 mm | 10-20 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Woodlands |
| Diet | Root Feeders | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Western Asia | Central Asia; invasive in Europe, North America, Middle East |
| 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.
Velvet Longhorn
A brownish-grey cerambycid covered in fine velvety pubescence, native to Central Asia but now spreading globally through timber trade. It attacks a wide range of deciduous and coniferous trees. Adults are nocturnal fliers.
Did You Know?
This beetle has been intercepted in wood packaging materials on every continent except Antarctica.