Laccobius agilis

(Randall, 1838)

Agile Laccobius Scavenger

Laccobius agilis is a of water scavenger beetle in the Hydrophilidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded across a broad geographic range including much of Canada and the United States. The species is one of approximately 200 described species in the Laccobius, which are primarily associated with aquatic and semi-aquatic . Observations of this species are relatively sparse, with limited detailed ecological information available in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Laccobius agilis: //lækˈkoʊbiəs əˈdʒɪlɪs//

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Habitat

Aquatic and semi-aquatic environments; typical of Hydrophilidae, in this are generally associated with freshwater including ponds, streams, and wetlands.

Distribution

North America. Documented in Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec) and the United States (California, Colorado, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming).

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Taxonomic Note

The was originally described by Randall in 1838. The Laccobius is classified in the Hydrophilidae, a large family of aquatic beetles commonly known as water scavenger beetles.