Tachyura ferruginea
This record describes Tachyura ferruginea (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The reduced eye (with temple bulky posteriorly) which, along with the uniform pale color and inflated elytra, is unique among North American congeners. ‒Peter Messer
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Adephaga
- Family
- Carabidae (Ground Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Trechinae
- Tribe
- Tachyini
- Genus
- Tachyura
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
repeatedly found in Lasius nests in rotten tree stumps and under rocks and pieces of woods; also in caves; may be truly myrmecophilous
Geographic Range
e. US (MA‒FL to IA‒TX)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachyura ferruginea (Dejean 1831)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyura ferruginea. 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 Tachyura ferruginea (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyura ferruginea
What is Tachyura ferruginea?
Tachyura ferruginea is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tachyura ferruginea?
2.5‒3.1 mm
How do you identify Tachyura ferruginea?
The reduced eye (with temple bulky posteriorly) which, along with the uniform pale color and inflated elytra, is unique among North American congeners. ‒Peter Messer
Where is Tachyura ferruginea found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | repeatedly found in Lasius nests in rotten tree stumps and under rocks and pieces of woods; also in caves; may be truly myrmecophilous |
| Range | e. US (MA‒FL to IA‒TX) |