Wireworms (Click Beetle)

Catalogue Type
Plant Pests Catalogue
Scientific Name
Agriotes Spp.
Family
Elateridae
Distinguishing Characters
Wireworms look wiry with conspicuous segments, anywhere between 0.23-1.5 in. (6-38 mm) and yellowish brown in color.
The adult click beetles have two characteristic rear-facing pointed corners of pronotum.
Host Crop
Potatoes, sugar beets, corn, lettuce, sunflower, canola and onions
Order
Coleoptera
Photo of Insect