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Tachinus corticinus

Tachinus corticinus

The Tachinus corticinus is a small beetle that loves to hide under tree bark. It has a shiny body and is often found in forests or gardens, helping to break down decaying wood.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Tachinus corticinus is a small, slender rove beetle, typically dark brown to black with reddish-brown legs and antennae. Its most distinguishing feature is its very short wing covers (elytra) that leave most of its segmented abdomen exposed, giving it an elongated, tapered appearance.

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Tachinus corticinus
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Tachinus corticinus

Categoría

Insectos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

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Datos interesantes

Baby Tachinus corticinus look like tiny worms but are speedy predators, just like their parents!

Even with short wing covers, this beetle is a powerful flyer, soaring through the forest!

If disturbed, it can raise its tail like a scorpion, which might scare away predators!

These beetles are like little clean-up crews, helping to break down dead things in nature.

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Speedy Scuttler

Tachinus corticinus can dart away quickly because of its agile body and long legs, helping them escape predators in a flash.

Habilidad

Hidden Wings

Tachinus corticinus has special folded wings tucked under its short wing covers that help them take flight instantly.

Habilidad

Nature's Recycler

Tachinus corticinus has a diet including decaying matter, helping them break down organic material and clean the forest.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
8-14 mm
Tamaño
4-7 mm
Esperanza de vida
30-90 días
Velocidad de vuelo
7 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

This beetle is an omnivore, munching on decaying plants and tiny insects found in forest debris.

Alimentos principales

  • decaying plant matter
  • fungi
  • small insect larvae
  • mites
  • springtails
  • nematodes

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

springtail

Folsomia candida

Hunts these tiny arthropods in leaf litter.

eaten by

common shrew

Sorex araneus

Can be prey for shrews foraging on the forest floor.

eaten by

ground beetle

Carabus nemoralis

Larger predatory ground beetles may hunt them.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

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These beetles are harmless, but it's best to look at them without touching.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Tachinus corticinus?

8-14 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Tachinus corticinus?

4-7 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Tachinus corticinus?

30-90 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Tachinus corticinus?

7 km/h

¿Qué come Tachinus corticinus?

This beetle is an omnivore, munching on decaying plants and tiny insects found in forest debris.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Tachinus corticinus?

Forests

¿Cómo caza Tachinus corticinus?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Tachinus corticinus?

6

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