Click beetles Agriotes and Athous
Adult beetle. There are dozen of species, none are pests of collections. The larvae (wireworms) are pests of grassland.
Size: 5mm - 12mm
Shape: Parallel-sided oval
Colour: Mostly variants of black, brown or a combination
Antennae: Long
Distinguishing features: Prothorax has two long projections at either side that extend towards the elytra (wing cases).
Adults eat: Very little
Larvae are not pests. They eat roots of grass.
Damage: None
Often found on: Traps at exit doors.
Size: 5mm - 12mm
Shape: Parallel-sided oval
Colour: Mostly variants of black, brown or a combination
Antennae: Long
Distinguishing features: Prothorax has two long projections at either side that extend towards the elytra (wing cases).
Adults eat: Very little
Larvae are not pests. They eat roots of grass.
Damage: None
Often found on: Traps at exit doors.
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Click beetles Agriotes and Athous
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