Agriotes lineatus

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Agriotes lineatus
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Elateriformia
Family: Elateridae
Genus: Agriotes
Species:
A. lineatus
Binomial name
Agriotes lineatus
Linnaeus, 1767

Agriotes lineatus is a species of beetle in the genus of Agriotes from the family of Elateridae. It is commonly known as the lined click beetle. [1] It has been introduced to Atlantic Canada, British Columbia and Washington state, where it has become a significant agricultural pest for potatoes, corn, strawberries and cereal crops. [2]

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Description

Agriotes lineatus is typically 7–10 millimetres (0.28–0.39 in) in length. The upperbody is mid-brown color. The pronotum and elytra look rounded. Mostly the insect's parts are lighter than its legs and antennae. The insect's head and pronotum are much shorter than its antennae.

References

  1. ↑ "Agriotes lineatus (Linnaeus, 1767)". Invasive.org. Retrieved November 21, 2014.
  2. ↑ Vernon, R. S.; Tóth, M. (2007-01-16). "Evaluation of Pheromones and a New Trap for Monitoring Agriotes lineatus and Agriotes obscurus in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia" . Journal of Chemical Ecology. 33 (2): 345–351. doi:10.1007/s10886-006-9217-6. ISSN   0098-0331.
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