Tachys edax

Tachys edax is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by LeConte in 1852. It belongs to the genus Tachys, a group of small, fast-running beetles commonly known as tiger beetles or ground beetles. The species is recorded from North America, specifically Canada and the United States. Like other members of Carabidae, it is likely a predatory beetle, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.