Tachys vittiger

LeConte, 1852

Tachys vittiger is a of ground beetle in the Carabidae. It is a small, fast-running found in North America, with records from Canada, the United States, and extending south to Guatemala and the Galapagos Islands. Like other members of the Tachys, it is typically associated with moist near water bodies. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Tachys vittiger: /ˈtæ.kɪs ˈvɪ.tɪ.dʒər/

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Habitat

Has been observed in moist environments near water bodies, typical for the Tachys.

Distribution

Recorded from Canada, United States, Guatemala, Galapagos Islands, and Lesser Antilles.

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Taxonomic Authority

Authority sometimes cited as LeConte, 1851 or LeConte, 1852 in different sources.

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