Tachygonus tardipes
This record describes Tachygonus tardipes (species). Recorded family: Curculionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. E. G. Riley, 2021 Type Locality: Texas: [no specific locality data]
Identification notes
Det. E. G. Riley, 2021
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Curculionoidea
- Family
- Curculionidae (Snout and Bark Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Curculioninae
- Tribe
- Rhamphini
- Genus
- Tachygonus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Texas - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachygonus tardipes LeConte, 1876
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachygonus tardipes. 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 Tachygonus tardipes (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachygonus tardipes
What is Tachygonus tardipes?
Tachygonus tardipes is a species in the family Curculionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tachygonus tardipes?
2.3 mm
How do you identify Tachygonus tardipes?
Det. E. G. Riley, 2021
Where is Tachygonus tardipes found?
Range: Texas - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 )