Agriotes pallidulus
This record describes Agriotes pallidulus (species). Recorded family: Elateridae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
This 'click beetle' is about 3.5 to 5 mm in length. It has ribbed brown hairy elytra, often with a darker mid-line, plus a black head and thorax. Fairly widespread in England and Wales with fewer records from Scotland.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Elateridae
- Genus
- Agriotes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Often in grassland
Seasonal Activity
All year round
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larvae live on the roots of grass
Additional species information
Recorded status
Fairly widespread in England and Wales with fewer records from Scotland.
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agriotes pallidulus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Agriotes pallidulus (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Agriotes pallidulus
What is Agriotes pallidulus?
Agriotes pallidulus is a species in the family Elateridae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Agriotes pallidulus found?
Habitat: Often in grassland
When is Agriotes pallidulus active?
Agriotes pallidulus: seasonal activity - All year round.
What is the life cycle of a Agriotes pallidulus?
Larvae live on the roots of grass