Agonum gratiosum
(Mannerheim, 1853)
Gracious Ground Beetle
Agonum gratiosum is a ground beetle in the Platyninae , first described by Mannerheim in 1853. It has a trans-Beringian distribution spanning the Russian Far East (Chukotka and Kamchatka) and western North America (Alaska). The species belongs to a large of small to medium-sized predatory beetles commonly found in moist .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonum gratiosum: //ˈæɡənəm ɡreɪˈʃoʊsəm//
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Distribution
Chukotka region and Kamchatka Peninsula in the Russian Far East; Alaska, United States. Records indicate presence in Canada and the USA more broadly. The distribution reflects a classic Beringian pattern shared by numerous with trans-Beringian ranges.
Ecological Role
As a member of Carabidae, likely functions as a of small in ground-level .
Similar Taxa
- Agonum ericetiAnother ground beetle in the same associated with bog ; however, A. ericeti is a European bog with no known overlap in range with A. gratiosum.
- Other Agonum speciesNumerous share similar general body plan; precise identification to level requires examination of genitalia and other subtle morphological characters.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Anchomenus gratiosus by Mannerheim in 1853 before transfer to Agonum.