Agonum piceolum
(LeConte, 1879)
Agonum piceolum is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1879. It is native to North America, with records from Canada and the United States. As a member of the Agonum, it is a predatory that inhabits ground-level . The species is part of a diverse genus containing numerous similar-looking ground beetles that require careful examination for identification.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonum piceolum: /əˈɡoʊ.nəm pɪˈsiː.oʊ.ləm/
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Distribution
Canada; United States; North America.
Similar Taxa
- Agonum sp.Other Agonum are visually similar and require detailed examination of genitalia or other subtle morphological features for definitive identification. The contains numerous species with overlapping geographic ranges in North America.
- Other Platyninae ground beetlesMembers of the Platyninae share general body form and size, making visual identification to level difficult without knowledge.