Pterostichus agonus
Horn, 1880
Pterostichus agonus is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by G.H. Horn in 1880. The species exhibits a Holarctic distribution, occurring across Europe, Northern Asia (excluding China), and North America. Two are recognized: P. a. agonus and P. a. averenskii. As a member of the Pterostichus, it belongs to a diverse group of woodland ground beetles characterized by their elongated body form and predatory habits.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pterostichus agonus: /tɛˈrɒstɪkəs əˈɡoʊnəs/
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Habitat
Woodland environments.
Distribution
Europe; Northern Asia (excluding China); North America; Alaska; Canada; Russia. Distribution records indicate Holarctic presence.
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Subspecies
Two are recognized: Pterostichus agonus agonus G.Horn, 1880 and Pterostichus agonus averenskii O. & E.Berlov, 1997.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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