They can do serious damage to trees and shrubs. The adults are very colorful usually metallic green, blue or black. They are commonly found in fruit trees, raspberries and ironwood. Seems to attack trees that are poorly sited. Currently a pest of oak.
Wireworms feed on the roots of many newly planted crops such as beans, corn, potatoes, etc.
They can do serious damage. Borers Larvae bore into branches and twigs of trees, shrubs etc. Some are pests of potatoes, tomatoes and related plants. These include the potato beetle. Adults not harmful.