Statira hirsuta
Champion, 1889
Statira hirsuta is a of long-jointed beetle in the Tenebrionidae, Lagriinae. The species was described by Champion in 1889 and is known from Mexico. Like other members of the Statira, it belongs to a group formerly classified as the separate family Lagriidae before being subsumed into Tenebrionidae. These beetles are characterized by their elongated body form and relatively long legs and compared to typical darkling beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Statira hirsuta: /stəˈtɪrə hɪrˈsuːtə/
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Identification
Statira hirsuta can be distinguished from typical darkling beetles (Tenebrioninae) by its long-jointed appearance: the legs and are noticeably elongated relative to body size. The Statira (formerly Lagriidae) exhibits a more slender, elongate body form compared to the robust, compact build of most Tenebrionidae. Antennal segments are bead-like rather than . The specific epithet 'hirsuta' suggests a hairy or setose surface texture, though this requires specimen verification.
Distribution
Mexico
Similar Taxa
- StatiraOther in the Statira share the long-jointed beetle and would require examination of specific characters (setation, body proportions, genitalia) for definitive separation.
- LagriinaeOther members of the Lagriinae (formerly Lagriidae) resemble Statira in general body form and can be confused without detailed examination of antennal structure and leg proportions.