Wireworm (Click Beetle Larva)

Found primarily in soil, decaying wood, or under leaf litter; they frequently enter homes through potted plants or garden-adjacent cracks.

Mostly herbivorous, feeding on plant roots, seeds, and tubers; some species are predatory toward other soil-dwelling insects.

They are the larval stage of click beetles and can remain in this stage for several years. They are known for their hard, cylindrical bodies and their ability to move quickly through loose substrate.

They pose no direct risk to humans or pets but are significant agricultural pests that can damage crops and garden plants. In the ecosystem, they assist in the decomposition of organic matter.