Tachys litoralis
This record describes Tachys litoralis (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Notes from studying Casey's type: color uniformly reddish brown, elytra not patterned. Pronotum with sides sinuate before the hind angles which are about right, posterior margin nearly straight (not oblique). Elytral humeri clearly serrate. [-C. Harden]
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Trechinae
- Tribe
- Tachyini
- Genus
- Tachys
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Coastal from NY-FL, west to TX
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachys litoralis Casey, 1884
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachys litoralis. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachys litoralis
What is Tachys litoralis?
Tachys litoralis is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Tachys litoralis?
Notes from studying Casey's type: color uniformly reddish brown, elytra not patterned. Pronotum with sides sinuate before the hind angles which are about right, posterior margin nearly straight (not oblique). Elytral humeri clearly serrate. [-C. Harden]
Where is Tachys litoralis found?
Range: Coastal from NY-FL, west to TX