Agriotes sputator

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Agriotes sputator
Agriotes sputator - dorsal view

Agriotes sputator - dorsal view

Systematics
Family : Click beetles (Elateridae)
Subfamily : Elaterinae
Tribe : Agriotini
Sub tribus : Agriotina
Genre : Agriotes
Type : Agriotes sputator
Scientific name
Agriotes sputator
( Linnaeus , 1758)
Agriotes sputator - anterior view

Agriotes sputator is a beetle from the family of beetles (Elateridae).

features

The medium-brown slender beetles reach a length of 6–9 mm. The neck plate sides of the beetle as in all species of the genus Agriotes drawn laterally downward. In contrast to Agriotes lineatus, the sides of the pronotum are approximately parallel and narrow at the front less than in Agriotes obscurus .

distribution

Agriotes sputator is found in the western Palearctic , where the species is widespread. Their distribution area extends to Central Asia. The beetle species was introduced into North America (first recorded in 1939 in New Brunswick) and occurs mainly in the Atlantic provinces of Canada. Typical habitats for the beetles are pastures, grasslands and agricultural areas, in particular grain fields.

Way of life

The beetles are active in spring from late March to June. The development of the larvae is temperature and moisture dependent and takes 2 to 4 years. Pupation usually takes place in midsummer and lasts 2-3 weeks. The larvae of Agriotes sputator develop in the soil. They feed on seedlings and on the roots of various grains, especially wheat, but also on vegetables, potatoes, conifers and other plants. The larvae cause severe crop damage when they occur in bulk and are therefore considered pests .

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c Agriotes sputator . www.naturespot.org.uk. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
  2. ↑ a b c Interactive Agricultural Ecological Atlas of Russia and Neigboring Countries: Agriotes sputator - Common Click Beetle (Wireworm) . agroatlas.ru. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
  3. ↑ a b c Species Agriotes sputator . bugguide.net. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
  4. ↑ a b Exotic Click Beetle Agriotes sputator . Purdue University. Retrieved April 13, 2017.

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