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πŸͺ² Beetles

Dusky Click Beetle

Agriotes obscurus

About

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.

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Did You Know?

This species is particularly problematic in land recently converted from grassland to arable cultivation.