Paratachys
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Tachys austinicus
Tachys austinicus is a small ground beetle in the family Carabidae, first described by Casey in 1918. It belongs to the large genus Tachys, which comprises numerous diminutive carabid beetles often associated with moist habitats. The species was originally described under the genus Paratachys, which is now treated as a subgenus of Tachys. Like other members of this genus, it is likely to be found in leaf litter, soil, and other ground-level microhabitats, though specific ecological details for this species remain poorly documented.
Tachys potomaca
Tachys potomaca is a species of ground beetle in the family Carabidae, described by Erwin in 1981. It belongs to the tribe Bembidiini within the subfamily Trechinae. The species has been recorded in the United States, with distribution data indicating presence in North America. It was originally described under the genus Paratachys, which is now treated as a synonym or subgenus of Tachys. Like other members of the genus, it is likely a small, fast-running beetle associated with ground habitats.