Agabetes acuductus
This record describes Agabetes acuductus (species). Recorded family: Dytiscidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Elytra has dense, short longitudinal scratches (strioles). See Larson or Epler . Some adults may have non-functional flight muscles.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Dytiscidae (Predaceous Diving Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Laccophilinae
- Genus
- Agabetes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Typical habitat is shaded woodland pools in deciduous forests, inhabiting the leaf litter in such pools or wet leaf pack above the water line. Also has been collected in Typha ponds. Comes to lights.
Geographic Range
TX-FL-QC-WI
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agabetes acuductus. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Agabetes acuductus (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Tim Loh; Additional contributions by Bbarnd , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Agabetes acuductus
What is Agabetes acuductus?
Agabetes acuductus is a species in the family Dytiscidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Agabetes acuductus?
6 to 7.5 mm
How do you identify Agabetes acuductus?
Elytra has dense, short longitudinal scratches (strioles). See Larson or Epler .
Where is Agabetes acuductus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Typical habitat is shaded woodland pools in deciduous forests, inhabiting the leaf litter in such pools or wet leaf pack above the water line. Also has been collected in Typha ponds. Comes to lights. |
| Range | TX-FL-QC-WI |