Statira dolera
This record describes Statira dolera (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Legs paler than in S. basalis , terminal antennal segment as long as five (male) or three (female) preceding segments; segment 10 longer than wide in male (vs. slightly transverse) Elytra paler along suture may also be an indication. Det. C. Rorabaugh, 2023
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
FL‒GA - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , mostly FL peninsula
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Statira dolera Parsons 1966
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Statira dolera. 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 dolera (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Statira dolera
What is Statira dolera?
Statira dolera is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Statira dolera?
6.5‒9.5 mm
How do you identify Statira dolera?
Legs paler than in S. basalis , terminal antennal segment as long as five (male) or three (female) preceding segments; segment 10 longer than wide in male (vs. slightly transverse) Elytra paler along suture may also be an indication. Det. C. Rorabaugh, 2023
Where is Statira dolera found?
Range: FL‒GA - Map ( 3 ) ( 4 ) ( 5 ) , mostly FL peninsula