Tachyura incurva
This record describes Tachyura incurva (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
neotype • Among other subtle differences, head is usually blackish (brownish in most E. anceps )
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
flooded places: river banks, lakes, ponds/pools, ditches, usually on coarse sandy silt or sandy-clayed soil
Geographic Range
BC‒NS south to OR‒NM‒TN
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachyura incurva (Say 1830)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyura incurva. 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 incurva (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Peter Messer , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyura incurva
What is Tachyura incurva?
Tachyura incurva is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tachyura incurva?
2.0‒2.5 mm
How do you identify Tachyura incurva?
neotype • Among other subtle differences, head is usually blackish (brownish in most E. anceps )
Where is Tachyura incurva found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | flooded places: river banks, lakes, ponds/pools, ditches, usually on coarse sandy silt or sandy-clayed soil |
| Range | BC‒NS south to OR‒NM‒TN |