| 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 |
| Binomial name | |
| Agabus melanarius Aubé, 1837 | |
| Synonyms | |
Agabus tarsatusZetterstedt, 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]
