Agonum placidum
LeConte, 1848
Agonum placidum is a black ground beetle in the Platyninae . It inhabits woodlands, thickets, and open fields across southern Canada and the northeastern United States. The has been documented in turfgrass environments where it functions as a .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonum placidum: /əˈɡoʊ.nəm ˈplæs.ɪ.dəm/
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Habitat
Woodlands, thickets, and open fields. Has been observed in turfgrass environments.
Distribution
Southern Canada and northeastern United States. GBIF records also indicate presence in Mexico.
Ecological Role
in ground-level . In turfgrass , has been observed attacking clay models shaped like caterpillars, indicating predatory activity on soft-bodied prey.
Human Relevance
Contributes to of turfgrass pests. Its presence can be monitored using clay decoy methods to assess activity in managed landscapes.
Similar Taxa
- Agonum ericetiBoth are black ground beetles in the Agonum, but A. ericeti is a bog associated with peatland , whereas A. placidum occupies woodlands and open fields.