Statira dolera
Parsons, 1966
Pale-legged Statira
Statira dolera is a of in the , first described by Parsons in 1966. It belongs to the Lagriinae, a group formerly treated as a separate family (Lagriidae) before being reclassified within Tenebrionidae. The species is part of the Statira, commonly known as long-jointed , which are characterized by their elongated body form and relatively long legs. As with other members of this subfamily, S. dolera does not resemble the typical , slow-moving darkling beetles of the subfamily Tenebrioninae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Statira dolera: /ˈsta.ti.ra doʊˈle.rə/
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Identification
Distinguished from typical ( Tenebrioninae) by its elongate body and long legs. The subfamily Lagriinae, to which Statira belongs, was formerly classified as a separate due to these morphological differences. Members of Statira can be separated from () by their bead-like and concealed (feeding on vegetation/detritus rather than predatory).
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Distribution
North America
Similar Taxa
- Statira basalisCongeneric in same , likely sharing elongate body form and long-legged appearance
- Other Lagriinae (long-jointed beetles)Formerly separate , now within ; share aberrant distinct from typical Tenebrioninae
- Ground beetles (Carabidae)May be confused due to somewhat similar body form, but distinguished by bead-like , concealed , and slower movement
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Taxonomic History
The Lagriinae, containing Statira, was formerly treated as the separate Lagriidae before being reclassified within . This taxonomic revision explains why Statira do not resemble 'classic' .