Tachyta inornata
This record describes Tachyta inornata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Key characters are pronotum with absent laterobasal carina and elytron with lateral-most stria not uniformly sulcate. --P.W. Messer, 3.XI.2010
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
NA, transcontinental (so. Canada to Guatemala & Cuba)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachyta inornata (Say 1823)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyta inornata. 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 inornata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyta inornata
What is Tachyta inornata?
Tachyta inornata is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tachyta inornata?
2.28-3.16 mm
How do you identify Tachyta inornata?
Key characters are pronotum with absent laterobasal carina and elytron with lateral-most stria not uniformly sulcate. --P.W. Messer, 3.XI.2010
Where is Tachyta inornata found?
Range: NA, transcontinental (so. Canada to Guatemala & Cuba)