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Lined click beetle

Lined click beetle

Agriotes lineatus

A species of Agriotes, Also known as Wireworm

The lined click beetle is common throughout Europe. It often overwinters underneath debris, appearing in the spring. The beetle is a voracious eater with a varied plant diet that often includes agricultural fields where the larva destroy crops and tubers. The lined click beetle is attracted to apiacaea plants and can invade gardens growing the flowers.

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Attributes of Lined click beetle
Colors
Brown
Black
Habitat
grass; vegetation; crop
Adult Food Sources
Leaves, flower nectar, pollen, small insects, fruit
Larva Food Source
Roots of grasses, roots of cereals, roots of vegetables, roots of legumes, decaying plant matter
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
The Lined click beetle is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
The Lined click beetle can bore into the wood and may damage its structure, or even harm the health of trees. Stay alert if you frequently observe it in your house.
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Lined click beetle feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Lined click beetle
It is native to, and widespread across the Palaearctic, adventive in NA. It is not so frequent in Scotland, that is more common in England.
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Distribution Area of Lined click beetle
Asia, Europe, North America
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Life Cycle of Lined click beetle
Egg The eggs of the lined click beetle are small and oval. They are usually deposited in soil. This stage is relatively brief, and the eggs are mostly stationary, with limited visible changes.
Larva Larvae of the lined click beetle are worm-like with a hard exoskeleton. As they grow, they molt several times, increasing in size. They lack wings and are primarily focused on feeding and growth.
Pupal The pupa of the lined click beetle forms within a protective cocoon in the soil, undergoing transformation. It's a non-feeding, immobile stage, where tissues are reorganized into adult structures.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult lined click beetle's development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Adult Size of Lined click beetle
7 - 10 mm
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Predators of Lined click beetle Larvae
Birds, rodents, carabid beetles, spiders
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Predators of Adult Lined click beetle
Birds, rodents, spiders, entomopathogenic fungi, parasitic wasps
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Interesting Facts About Lined click beetle
Lined click beetle can click its body to propel itself into the air, a surprising anti-predator tactic that doubles as a means to right itself when flipped over.
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Scientific Classification of Lined click beetle
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Youth Habitat of Lined click beetle
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Adult Habitat of Lined click beetle
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Lined click beetle Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of lined click beetle are typically laid in the soil near host plants, which provides a food source upon hatching. Larvae, known as wireworms, are found underground where they feed on plant roots and seedlings, causing agricultural damage. To observe larvae, one must search within the top inches of soil around crop areas. Pupation also occurs in the soil; finding pupae requires careful excavation of the soil, usually a bit deeper than where larvae reside. The soil surrounding agricultural fields is a likely place for such searches. Adult lined click beetle, which are drawn to fields and grassy areas for mating and egg-laying, can be found on vegetation and are often attracted to lights at night.
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Harmful Effects of Lined click beetle
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Agricultural Pests

Larvae of lined click beetle attack roots, stems, and seeds, leading to weakened plants, stunted growth, or death. Mild infestations cause minimal visible impact, but severe outbreaks can significantly reduce crop yields and may require costly pest control measures, impacting farmers and produce availability.

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