Tachyta angulata
This record describes Tachyta angulata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Some helpful clues include head with flattish frons, proportionately long elytra with staightish lateral borders, pronotum with long sinuation of lateral margins, posterior elytra punctures not distinctly anterior to ends of recurved striae.
Wikipedia reference for Tachyta angulata: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tachyta angulata.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Trechinae
- Tribe
- Tachyini
- Genus
- Tachyta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ-GA-NS-YT / south to Veracruz, Mex
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachyta angulata Casey 1918
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyta angulata. 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 Tachyta angulata (2)
Photo credits: (c) Tom Murray, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Tom Murray | (c) Nick Bédard, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Nick Bédard | Contributed by Jim McClarin; Additional contributions by tom murray , Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyta angulata
What is Tachyta angulata?
Tachyta angulata is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tachyta angulata?
2.6-3.1 mm
How do you identify Tachyta angulata?
Some helpful clues include head with flattish frons, proportionately long elytra with staightish lateral borders, pronotum with long sinuation of lateral margins, posterior elytra punctures not distinctly anterior to ends of recurved striae.
Where is Tachyta angulata found?
Range: AZ-GA-NS-YT / south to Veracruz, Mex