Agonum errans
ExploreInsects
Agonum errans
Agonum errans
The Agonum errans is a shiny black beetle that loves to explore the ground. It helps keep the environment clean by eating decaying plants and other organic matter.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Agonum errans is an elongated, metallic ground beetle, typically shining with hues of green, brass, or coppery bronze. Its smooth, iridescent body often catches the light, giving it a subtle purplish shimmer.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyCarabidaeGenusAgonum
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Adults and their larvae both hunt other insects, making them helpful at every stage!
Its strong jaws are like tiny pliers, perfect for grabbing and holding onto wriggly prey!
They can sometimes "play dead" when threatened, hoping a predator will lose interest!
This beetle acts like a tiny clean-up crew, eating garden pests to help plants grow!
Special abilities
Ability
Swift Scourer
Agonum errans can run incredibly fast on its strong legs because of its streamlined body, which helps them chase down prey or escape danger.
Ability
Chemical Defender
Agonum errans has special glands that produce a defensive chemical, which helps them deter predators like birds or shrews.
Ability
Night Hunter
Agonum errans can navigate and hunt in the dark using its keen antennae and excellent low-light vision, which helps them find nocturnal prey.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 13-18 mm
- Size
- 8-12 mm
- Lifespan
- 365-730 days
- Flight Speed
- 5-10 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
This beetle is a tiny hunter, feasting on small insects and other garden critters!
Primary Foods
- slugs
- caterpillars
- springtails
- mites
- aphids
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
hunts
grey field slug
Deroceras reticulatum
a common garden pest
hunts
cabbage white caterpillar
Pieris rapae
a destructive plant eater
eaten by
cinereus shrew
Sorex cinereus
a small mammal predator
eaten by
American robin
Turdus migratorius
a common backyard bird
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Scavenger
Scavengers consume dead organic matter, helping to decompose carcasses and other waste in the ecosystem.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Be gentle and watch where you step, as small insects like this beetle can be easily hurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agonum errans's wingspan?
13-18 mm
How big is Agonum errans?
8-12 mm
How long does Agonum errans live?
365-730 days
How fast can Agonum errans fly?
5-10 km/h
What does Agonum errans eat?
This beetle is a tiny hunter, feasting on small insects and other garden critters!
Where is Agonum errans usually found?
Forests
How does Agonum errans hunt?
Pursuit
How many legs does Agonum errans have?
6
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
.jpg)
.jpg&width=800)
