Stator beali
Johnson, 1963
Four-spotted Ebony Bruchid
Stator beali is a seed beetle in the Chrysomelidae ( Bruchinae), described by Johnson in 1963. It occurs in North America and Central America. The "Four-spotted Ebony Bruchid" suggests distinctive coloration. Laboratory studies have demonstrated reproductive compatibility with the congeneric Stator limbatus.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Stator beali: /ˈsteɪtər ˈbiːli/
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Distribution
North America and Central America. GBIF records confirm presence in both Middle America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Stator limbatusLaboratory hybridization has been demonstrated between Stator beali and S. limbatus, indicating close reproductive compatibility and potential for morphological similarity
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Taxonomic Note
The Bruchinae (seed beetles) is sometimes treated as the separate Bruchidae. The iNaturalist and Wikipedia sources classify this in Chrysomelidae, consistent with modern treatments that subsume Bruchinae within Chrysomelidae.
Research Limitations
Available literature provides minimal biological data specific to Stator beali. The hybridization study focused primarily on reproductive rather than , , or associations of this .