Agnathinae
Lacordaire, 1859
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1Agnathinae is a of beetles within the Pyrochroidae (fire-colored beetles), established by Lacordaire in 1859. The subfamily includes the *Cononotus*, with such as *C. lanchesteri* documented from the Pacific Northwest.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agnathinae: /æɡˈneɪθɪniː/
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Habitat
Members of this , including *Cononotus lanchesteri*, have been recorded from forested in Washington State; specific microhabitat preferences remain poorly documented.
Distribution
Documented from Washington State, USA; broader distribution corresponds to that of constituent , primarily in western North America.
Similar Taxa
- PyrochroinaeOther of Pyrochroidae; distinguished by morphological features of the mouthparts and antennal structure, though specific diagnostic characters for Agnathinae require examination of specimens.
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Taxonomic note
The Agnathinae was historically established by Lacordaire (1859). The *Cononotus* Van Dyke, 1935 is currently placed within this subfamily.