Agabus punctulatus

Aubé, 1838

Agabus punctulatus is a in the . It inhabits freshwater environments and is distributed across North America, with records from western Canada including Alberta and British Columbia. As a member of the Agabus, it is part of a diverse group of aquatic adapted to life in ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Agabus punctulatus: /əˈɡeɪbəs pʌŋkˈtjʊleɪtəs/

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Habitat

Freshwater aquatic environments including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters. Specific microhabitat preferences for this are not documented.

Distribution

North America. Documented occurrences include the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.

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Taxonomic note

The was described by Aubé in 1838. The Agabus is part of the Agabinae within .

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