Agriotes tardus
W.J. Brown, 1933
Tardy Click Beetle
Agriotes tardus is a click beetle in the Elateridae, described by W.J. Brown in 1933. It is known from western Canada, with records from Alberta and British Columbia. The species is part of the economically important Agriotes, which includes several agricultural pests whose larvae (wireworms) damage crop roots and tubers. However, specific information about the and pest status of A. tardus itself remains limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agriotes tardus: /aˈɡri.o.tes ˈtar.dus/
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Distribution
Recorded from Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in these two provinces.
Similar Taxa
- Agriotes lineatusBoth are click beetles in the Agriotes with similar body plans; A. lineatus is an established agricultural pest in Europe and has been introduced to North America, whereas A. tardus is a native North American .
- Agriotes obscurusAnother member of the same found in western North America; -level identification requires examination of antennal structure and pronotal shape.