Agonum texanum

(LeConte, 1878)

Agonum texanum is a ground beetle in the Carabidae, Platyninae. The was originally described by LeConte in 1878 as Platynus texanus. It is to Texas, United States, and has been recorded in the GBIF database from both the USA and Mexico. As a member of the Agonum, it belongs to a diverse group of ground beetles commonly found in moist .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agonum texanum: /əˈɡoʊnəm tɛkˈsænəm/

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Distribution

to Texas, United States. GBIF records also indicate presence in Mexico and North America broadly, though the Wikipedia source specifies Texas .

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Taxonomic history

Originally described as Platynus texanus by LeConte in 1878, later transferred to the Agonum.

Research context

The Agonum has been used in ecological research on predatory insects in turfgrass systems. A 2021 study by Khan and Joseph used clay models shaped like Agonum sp. beetles (among other forms) to assess activity and attack patterns in turfgrass environments.