Porotachys bisulcatus
This record describes Porotachys bisulcatus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Porotachys bisulcatus (Porotachys bisulcatus) is a species in the family Carabidae, commonly known as ground beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Trechinae, tribe Tachyini, suborder Adephaga. This species belongs to the genus Porotachys. Found in mainly coniferous forests in wood shavings, near sawmills; occasionally in beaver houses, river banks and vacant lots.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Trechinae
- Tribe
- Tachyini
- Genus
- Porotachys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
mainly coniferous forests in wood shavings, near sawmills; occasionally in beaver houses, river banks and vacant lots
Geographic Range
native to the Palaearctic, adventive and widespread in e. NA (NS-ON-ND to NJ-OH-MO) & along the Pacific (sw.BC-n.OR)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Porotachys bisulcatus (Nicolai 1822)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Porotachys bisulcatus. 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 Porotachys bisulcatus (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov