Statira croceicollis
This record describes Statira croceicollis (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Head black, thorax reddish; setigerous punctures of elytra numerous ( 3 ) , elytra with a distinct bluish lustre ( 4 ) Det. Blaine Mathison, 2013
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Tenebrionidae (Darkling Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Lagriinae
- Tribe
- Lagriini
- Genus
- Statira
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
se. US (MS-sFL-GA) - Map ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) , more records further east per International Barcode of Life project (iBOL)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Statira croceicollis Mäklin 1863
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Statira croceicollis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Statira croceicollis (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Statira croceicollis
What is Statira croceicollis?
Statira croceicollis is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Statira croceicollis?
7.0-10.5 mm
How do you identify Statira croceicollis?
Head black, thorax reddish; setigerous punctures of elytra numerous ( 3 ) , elytra with a distinct bluish lustre ( 4 ) Det. Blaine Mathison, 2013
Where is Statira croceicollis found?
Range: se. US (MS-sFL-GA) - Map ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) , more records further east per International Barcode of Life project (iBOL)