Agonum extimum
Liebherr, 1986
Agonum extimum is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Liebherr in 1986. It is known from Central America and North America. As a member of the Agonum, it belongs to a diverse group of predatory ground beetles commonly found in moist . The species is part of the Platyninae, which includes many habitat- beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonum extimum: /əˈɡoʊnəm ɛkˈstiːməm/
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Distribution
Mexico; United States. Records indicate presence in Middle America and North America.
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Taxonomic note
The was described by James K. Liebherr in 1986. The Agonum contains over 100 species, many of which are difficult to distinguish without detailed examination of male genitalia.
Research context
An unspecified Agonum (referred to as Agonum sp.) was used as a representative shape in clay model studies by Khan and Joseph (2021) at the University of Georgia. These studies examined attack patterns on decoy insects in turfgrass . However, this research did not specifically involve A. extimum.