Tachys pulchellus
This record describes Tachys pulchellus (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Tachys pulchellus is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae. It is found in North America.
Wikipedia reference for Tachys pulchellus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachys pulchellus.
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
Habitat
mostly coastal habitats, found at all beetle survey sights in s. TX (Hidalgo and Cameron Co.), but most commonly at Laguna Atascosa NWR ( 4 )
Geographic Range
s.TX-s.FL-se.GA, also NM(?) - Map , common in s. TX
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Nov (BG data)
Diet and Behavior
Life History
comes to lights ( 4 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachys pulchellus LaFerté-Sénectère 1841
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachys pulchellus. 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 Tachys pulchellus (9)
Photo credits: (c) Mike Quinn, San Marcos, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Mike Quinn, San Marcos | Contributed by Brad Barnd; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachys pulchellus
What is Tachys pulchellus?
Tachys pulchellus is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Tachys pulchellus found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | mostly coastal habitats, found at all beetle survey sights in s. TX (Hidalgo and Cameron Co.), but most commonly at Laguna Atascosa NWR ( 4 ) |
| Range | s.TX-s.FL-se.GA, also NM(?) - Map , common in s. TX |
When is Tachys pulchellus active?
Tachys pulchellus: seasonal activity - Mar-Nov (BG data).
What is the life cycle of a Tachys pulchellus?
comes to lights ( 4 )