Agriotes oblongicollis
(Melsheimer, 1845)
Oblong-necked Click Beetle
Agriotes oblongicollis is a in the , commonly known as the Oblong-necked Click Beetle. of this are known as and are significant agricultural pests. The species is to eastern North America, with confirmed records from Ontario and Québec, Canada. As a member of the economically important genus Agriotes, it has potential significance for protection and pest management, though specific damage records for this species are not well documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agriotes oblongicollis: /ˈæɡriˌoʊtiːz ˌɔblɒŋɪˈkoʊlɪs/
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Distribution
Eastern North America. Documented occurrences in Ontario and Québec, Canada. GBIF records confirm presence in these provinces.
Human Relevance
of the Agriotes () are recognized agricultural pests that damage root , including potatoes. Environmental methods have been developed to detect Agriotes in transported materials such as green yard waste, highlighting the genus's importance in biosecurity and border protocols.
Similar Taxa
- Agriotes lineatusBoth are congeneric with . A. lineatus (lined click beetle) is a documented pest of potatoes and was detected in green yard waste shipments from British Columbia to Washington State, demonstrating the invasive potential of this group.
- Other Agriotes speciesThe contains numerous with similar larval and agricultural pest status. Species-level identification of typically requires examination or molecular methods.