Paratachys sagax
This record describes Paratachys sagax (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
[...] enormous hemispherical eyes. [...] darkened head and antennae, long antennomeres, concolorous pale pronotum and elytra without darker marks, transverse (therefore iridescent) pronotal and elytral microsculpture, linear trapezoidal pronotal shape, and dilation of only the first male protarsomere. -R.L.Davidson in Common but enigmatic; May be a complex of species
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Trechinae
- Tribe
- Tachyini
- Genus
- Paratachys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Scattered localities - IL, AR, MD, MS, TN, VA
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Paratachys sagax (Casey)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Paratachys sagax. 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 Paratachys sagax (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Curt H.; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Paratachys sagax
What is Paratachys sagax?
Paratachys sagax is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Paratachys sagax?
[...] enormous hemispherical eyes. [...] darkened head and antennae, long antennomeres, concolorous pale pronotum and elytra without darker marks, transverse (therefore iridescent) pronotal and elytral microsculpture, linear trapezoidal pronotal shape, and dilation of only the first male protarsomere. -R.L.Davidson in
Where is Paratachys sagax found?
Range: Scattered localities - IL, AR, MD, MS, TN, VA