Statira liebecki
This record describes Statira liebecki (species). Recorded family: Tenebrionidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Head and thorax reddish; setigerous punctures of elytra few, 9.5 mm. rufous, legs testaceous, abdomen piceous, elytra black with metallic bluish-green lustre
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
AL-FL, SC - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Statira liebecki Leng 1924
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Statira liebecki. 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 liebecki (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Statira liebecki
What is Statira liebecki?
Statira liebecki is a species in the family Tenebrionidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Statira liebecki?
9-10 mm
How do you identify Statira liebecki?
Head and thorax reddish; setigerous punctures of elytra few, 9.5 mm. rufous, legs testaceous, abdomen piceous, elytra black with metallic bluish-green lustre
Where is Statira liebecki found?
Range: AL-FL, SC - Map ( 4 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 )