Tachyusa

Erichson, 1837

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Tachyusa americana

Tachyusa is a of rove beetles in the Staphylinidae, tribe Tachyusini. The genus was established by Erichson in 1837 and contains more than 20 described . Members of this genus are small beetles with the characteristic short of rove beetles. The genus is recorded from parts of northern Europe.

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The British Coleoptera delineated, consisting of figures of all the genera of British beetles (1861) (19794772304) by Internet Archive Book Images. Used under a No restrictions license.

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How to pronounce Tachyusa: /ˈtækɪˌjuːsə/

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Distribution

Recorded from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden based on GBIF distribution records. The has been documented through iNaturalist observations, though specific regional coverage within these countries is not detailed.

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Taxonomic history

Tachyusa was described by Wilhelm Ferdinand Erichson in 1837. The is classified within the Aleocharinae and tribe Tachyusini.

Species diversity

At least 25 have been described in Tachyusa, though comprehensive taxonomic revisions may alter this count.