Agonum piceolum

(LeConte, 1879)

Agonum piceolum is a of in the , first described by LeConte in 1879. It is 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 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.

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