Agabus melanarius
Appearance
Agabus melanarius | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Suborder: | Adephaga |
Family: | Dytiscidae |
Genus: | Agabus |
Subgenus: | Gaurodytes |
Species: | A. melanarius
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Binomial name | |
Agabus melanarius Aubé, 1837
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Synonyms | |
Agabus tarsatus Zetterstedt, 1838 |
Agabus melanarius is a species of beetle in the family Dytiscidae.[1][2][3] It is widespread in Europe,[2][3] primarily in the northern and central Europe.[4]
Agabus melanarius measure 8–9.5 mm (0.31–0.37 in). The species can be found in small ponds, springs and even small lakes. It is often associated with spring-fed, cold habitats.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Agabus (Gaurodytes) melanarius Aubé, 1837". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000: Leiden, the Netherlands. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Agabus melanarius Aubé, 1837". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Agabus (Gaurodytes) melanarius Aubé, 1837". Fauna Europaea. 2004. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ a b Cuppen, J.G.M. (1982). "Agabus melanarius Aubé (Coleoptera; Dytiscidae), nieuw voor Nederland" (PDF). Natuurhistorisch Maandblad. 71 (9): 156–157.
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