Tachyura nebulosa
This record describes Tachyura nebulosa (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Looks like a larger version of T. anceps with the usual pale clouds at elytral shoulders and apices, distinguished by 3 large punctures at mid-base of pronotum. ―P.W. Messer, 8.ix.2009
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
Geographic Range
so.US (NC‒GA to UT‒AZ) to Guatemala
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachyura nebulosa (Chaudoir 1868)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyura nebulosa. 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 nebulosa (4)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyura nebulosa
What is Tachyura nebulosa?
Tachyura nebulosa is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tachyura nebulosa?
≤2.8 mm per literature. ―P.W. Messer, 8.ix.2009
How do you identify Tachyura nebulosa?
Looks like a larger version of T. anceps with the usual pale clouds at elytral shoulders and apices, distinguished by 3 large punctures at mid-base of pronotum. ―P.W. Messer, 8.ix.2009
Where is Tachyura nebulosa found?
Range: so.US (NC‒GA to UT‒AZ) to Guatemala