Tachyura rubricauda
This record describes Tachyura rubricauda (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Similar to xanthopus, but with more elytral striae and with the pale elytral apex more abrupt and contrasting with the rest of the elytra.
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
IN to IA, south to TX, LA, MS
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachyura rubricauda Casey, 1918
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyura rubricauda. 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 rubricauda (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by Curt H.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyura rubricauda
What is Tachyura rubricauda?
Tachyura rubricauda is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Tachyura rubricauda?
Similar to xanthopus, but with more elytral striae and with the pale elytral apex more abrupt and contrasting with the rest of the elytra.
Where is Tachyura rubricauda found?
Range: IN to IA, south to TX, LA, MS