Agonum tenue
(LeConte, 1854)
Agonum tenue is a of in the , originally described as Platynus tenuis by LeConte in 1854. It belongs to the tribe Platynini within the Harpalinae. The species is recorded from North America, with distribution spanning Canada and the United States. As a member of the Agonum, it shares the general characteristics of this diverse group of ground beetles, though specific ecological details for this particular species remain limited in available sources.

Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agonum tenue: /əˈɡoʊnəm ˈtɛn.juːeɪ/
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Distribution
Recorded from Canada and the United States. Distribution covers North America broadly, though specific provincial or state-level records are not detailed in available sources.
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Taxonomic History
Originally described as Platynus tenuis by LeConte in 1854, this was later transferred to the Agonum. The basionym Platynus tenuis reflects the historical within the related genus Platynus before taxonomic revision placed it in Agonum.
Research Context
Specimens identified as Agonum sp. have been used in ecological research on - interactions in turfgrass systems, where clay models of including this were employed to study patterns. However, this research did not specifically distinguish A. tenue from .
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Meloidae Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- Don't get bogged down with peat... - Buglife Blog - Buglife
- Clues in the Clay: Decoy Insect Larvae Reveal Predator Presence in Turfgrass
- beetle and caterpillar clay models - Entomology Today