Agabinus sculpturellus

Zimmermann, 1919

Agabinus sculpturellus is a of predaceous diving beetle in the Dytiscidae, described by Zimmermann in 1919. As a member of this family, it is adapted to aquatic environments. The species is known from North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agabinus sculpturellus: /ˌæɡəˈbaɪnəs ˌskʌlpˈtʃʊrələs/

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Distribution

North America. Distribution records from GBIF confirm presence in this region.

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Taxonomic history

Described by Zimmermann in 1919. The specific epithet 'sculpturellus' likely refers to sculptured or textured body surface features, though this has not been formally documented in the available sources.

Observation records

iNaturalist reports 9 observations of this , indicating it is rarely encountered or underreported.

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