Agonum deplanatum
This record describes Agonum deplanatum (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Agonum deplanatum is a species of ground beetle in the Platyninae subfamily that can be found in the United States.
Wikipedia reference for Agonum deplanatum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agonum_deplanatum.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Harpalinae
- Tribe
- Platynini
- Genus
- Agonum
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
OR‒CA
Seasonal Activity
Nov‒Aug
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Agonum deplanatum Ménétriés 1843
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Agonum deplanatum. 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 Agonum deplanatum (2)
Photo credits: (c) Connor E. J. Graham, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Connor E. J. Graham | Contributed by Connor E.J. Graham; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Agonum deplanatum
What is Agonum deplanatum?
Agonum deplanatum is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Agonum deplanatum found?
Range: OR‒CA
When is Agonum deplanatum active?
Agonum deplanatum: seasonal activity - Nov‒Aug.