Agonum elongatulum
Dejean, 1828
Agonum elongatulum is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, Platyninae. It occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of the Agonum, it is a predatory . The has been documented in turfgrass , where it functions as part of the predatory .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonum elongatulum: /əˈɡoʊnəm iˌlɒŋɡəˈtuːləm/
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Distribution
Canada; United States
Ecological Role
in turfgrass . Documented as part of the predatory that attacks clay models of caterpillars in turfgrass studies, indicating participation in of herbivorous insects.
Human Relevance
Contributes to natural pest suppression in turfgrass systems, potentially reducing reliance on chemical in sod farming and lawn maintenance.
Similar Taxa
- Agonum sp.Congeneric used in clay model studies; A. elongatulum distinguished by specific epithet and authorship
- Calosoma sayiAnother ground beetle in turfgrass; larger size and different
- Tetracha carolinaTiger in same ; more elongated legs and different hunting