Tachyta angulata
Casey, 1918
Tachyta angulata is a small ground beetle in the Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1918. It is known to occur in North America, with records from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Like other members of the Tachyta, this is likely associated with moist or wetland , though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Tachyta angulata: /ˈtækɪtə æŋˈɡjuːleɪtə/
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Identification
Tachyta angulata can be distinguished from by the angulate (angular) shape referenced in its specific epithet, though precise diagnostic characters require examination of type material. Members of the Tachyta are small ground beetles, typically measuring 3–5 mm in length, with relatively long legs and . -level identification within Tachyta generally requires examination of genitalic structures and fine details of elytral microsculpture.
Distribution
Recorded from Canada, Mexico, and the United States. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in North America broadly, with specific occurrences in Canada.
Similar Taxa
- Tachyta inornataSimilar small size and general body form; distinguished by differences in elytral and male genitalia.
- Tachyta parvicornisOverlapping distribution in North America; requires examination of pronotal and elytral proportions for separation.
More Details
Taxonomic note
Tachyta angulata was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1918. The Tachyta currently contains approximately 20 , primarily distributed in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. The specific epithet 'angulata' likely refers to some angular feature of the body, possibly the pronotum or elytral base, though the original description should be consulted for confirmation.