Agriotes pallidulus is a species of beetle in the family Elateridae and the genus Agriotes, found mainly in western and central Europe, occasionally also in eastern Europe. It is common in some countries, but is not regarded as an agricultural pest like some other species of Agriotes. A. pallidulus is one of the smallest members of Agriotes with the length of adult beetles ranging from 3½ to 6 mm. The color is brown to dark brown and the antennae, legs and elytra are usually lighter.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Agriotes pallidulus 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 pallidulus
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