Agonum darlingtoni
Lindroth, 1954
Darlington's Harp Ground Beetle
Agonum darlingtoni is a small in the , Platyninae. It measures 4.9–5.9 mm in length and is black with iridescent, deeply striated . The occurs in northeastern North America, including the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. It is associated with wet and likely overwinters as an .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonum darlingtoni: /əˈɡoʊnəm dɑrlɪŋˈtoʊnɪ/
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Identification
Distinguished from similar Agonum by the combination of small size (under 6 mm), black coloration, and eight deeply impressed on the iridescent . The specific epithet and honor P. Jackson Darlington Jr.
Habitat
Associated with wet ; specific microhabitat details are not well documented
Distribution
Northeastern North America: Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada
Seasonality
likely active during warmer months; overwinters as adult
Life Cycle
Overwinters as ; further details of developmental stages are not documented
Behavior
Ground-dwelling ; activity patterns likely given characteristics, but specific behavioral observations are not documented
Ecological Role
Predatory ; likely contributes to control in wetland
Human Relevance
Named in honor of P. Jackson Darlington Jr., a notable ; no documented direct economic or agricultural significance
Similar Taxa
- Other Agonum speciesMany Agonum share black coloration and striated ; A. darlingtoni is distinguished by its small size, eight deeply impressed , and northeastern distribution
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Etymology
Named after P. Jackson Darlington Jr., an known for his work on