Agriotes lineatus, commonly known as lined click beetle, is a species from the family Elateridae. It is common and native to most parts of Europe and also to parts of western Asia and the Near East. Further, it is invasive and has been introduced into two areas of North America, possibly also into Australia and other regions. In North America, it is found now in Atlantic Canada, western Canada (British Columbia) and Washington State (U.S.). The larvae (wireworms) are a significant agricultural pest for potatoes, maize/corn, strawberries and cereal crops, attacking the roots, tubers and seeds.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Lined Click Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Elateridae
- Genus
- Agriotes
- Species
- Agriotes lineatus
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