Striped Cucumber Beetle vs Dusky Click Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Striped Cucumber Beetle | Dusky Click Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Acalymma vittatum | Agriotes obscurus |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Chrysomelidae | Elateridae |
| Size | 5-6 mm | 7-9 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Root Feeders |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Northern Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Striped Cucumber Beetle
A yellow beetle with three black stripes that specializes on cucurbit crops. It is a major vector of bacterial wilt and squash mosaic virus.
Did You Know?
Adults are strongly attracted to cucurbitacin, a bitter compound in wild cucurbits, which they use to find host plants.
Dusky Click Beetle
A dull dark brown click beetle with dense pubescence and subtle elytral striations. The larvae are significant wireworm pests that attack the roots of cereals, potatoes, and other crops.
Did You Know?
This species is particularly problematic in land recently converted from grassland to arable cultivation.