Agabinus

Crotch, 1873

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Agabinus is a of predaceous diving beetles ( Dytiscidae) established by Crotch in 1873. The genus contains two described : Agabinus glabrellus and Agabinus sculpturellus. Members are found in North America and are classified within the Agabinae.

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How to pronounce Agabinus: //ˌæ.ɡəˈbaɪ.nəs//

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Distribution

North America

Similar Taxa

  • AgabusBoth belong to the Agabinae and share similar body plans; Agabinus are distinguished by specific elytral sculpturing and body proportions
  • IlybiusAnother within Agabinae with which Agabinus may be confused; separation requires examination of male genitalia and elytral punctation patterns

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Taxonomic history

The was established by George Robert Crotch in 1873. The two included were described in the 19th and early 20th centuries, with Agabinus glabrellus described by Motschulsky in 1859 and Agabinus sculpturellus by Zimmermann in 1919.

Conservation status

No conservation assessments are available for this ; both appear to be rarely collected based on limited observation records.

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