Agabus melanarius

Agabus melanarius
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 tarsatus Zetterstedt, 1838

Agabus melanarius is a species of beetle in the family Dytiscidae. It is widespread in Europe, primarily in the northern and central Europe.

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.