Tachyura vernicata
This record describes Tachyura vernicata (species). Recorded family: Carabidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
black, with 4 ±distinct pale spots on 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
Habitat
flooded places: river banks, brooks, lakes, ponds, flood plain usually on sandy-clayed or sandy-silt soils; occasionally roadsides, sand pits, fields
Geographic Range
NS‒SK south to NC‒AR - Map
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Tachyura vernicata (Casey 1918)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Tachyura vernicata. 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 vernicata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Tachyura vernicata
What is Tachyura vernicata?
Tachyura vernicata is a species in the family Carabidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Tachyura vernicata?
2.4‒2.7 mm
How do you identify Tachyura vernicata?
black, with 4 ±distinct pale spots on elytra
Where is Tachyura vernicata found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | flooded places: river banks, brooks, lakes, ponds, flood plain usually on sandy-clayed or sandy-silt soils; occasionally roadsides, sand pits, fields |
| Range | NS‒SK south to NC‒AR - Map |