Lagriinae
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Arthromacra pilosella
A species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Lagriinae. The genus Arthromacra is a small group of lagriine beetles distributed in North America. Very little published information exists regarding the biology, ecology, or even precise distribution of A. pilosella. The species name 'pilosella' (Latin diminutive of 'pilosus', meaning hairy) likely refers to a fine pubescence on the body surface. Based on the few available specimen records, the species appears to be associated with forested or woodland habitats in eastern North America.
Arthromacra robinsoni
Arthromacra robinsoni is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by Leng in 1914. It belongs to the subfamily Lagriinae, a group of elongate, often soft-bodied beetles commonly referred to as long-jointed beetles. The genus Arthromacra is characterized by notably long legs and antennae relative to body size. This species appears to be rarely encountered and poorly documented in the literature.
Lagriini
Lagriini is a tribe of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae: Lagriinae) established by Latreille in 1825. Members are small beetles, with some species such as Adynata poupillieri measuring 4–5 mm. The tribe occurs across multiple continents with documented diversity in North Africa, including Morocco and Algeria. Moroccan species have been subject to recent taxonomic revision including lectotype designation and identification keys.
Metaclisa atra
Metaclisa atra is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, described by LeConte in 1866. The genus Metaclisa belongs to the subfamily Lagriinae within the diverse beetle family Tenebrionidae. Very little published information exists regarding the specific biology, ecology, or distribution of this particular species. The species epithet "atra" refers to its black coloration. Records in GBIF and iNaturalist indicate it is a rarely encountered species with limited observational data.
Prateus
Prateus is a genus of darkling beetles in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Lagriinae, and the type genus of the tribe Prateini. It was established by John Lawrence LeConte in 1862. The genus is part of the diverse tenebrionoid beetle lineage, which includes many species adapted to arid and semi-arid environments. Species within Prateus share characteristics with other lagriine beetles, though specific diagnostic features for the genus require examination of morphological details such as antennal structure and body form.
Statira
long-jointed beetle
Statira is a genus of darkling beetles (family Tenebrionidae) in the subfamily Lagriinae, historically classified as long-jointed beetles in the former family Lagriidae before taxonomic revision. These beetles are characterized by elongated, jointed antennae that distinguish them from typical darkling beetles. The genus is part of a group of beetles that do not conform to the classic darkling beetle morphology, having been assimilated into Tenebrionidae relatively recently. Members of this genus are found in the Neotropical region, particularly in Colombia.
Statira basalis
long-jointed beetle
Statira basalis is a species of long-jointed beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Lagriinae. It is found in the United States and Mexico. The species belongs to a group formerly treated as the separate family Lagriidae, now incorporated into Tenebrionidae. Long-jointed beetles are characterized by their distinctive antennae structure and differ in appearance from typical darkling beetles.
Statira croceicollis
Statira croceicollis is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, specifically within the subfamily Lagriinae (formerly treated as the separate family Lagriidae). It belongs to a group of beetles commonly referred to as 'long-jointed beetles,' which were relatively recently assimilated into Tenebrionidae. Like other members of its genus, this species exhibits an aberrant body form that does not resemble 'classic' darkling beetles such as Eleodes.
Statira dolera
Pale-legged Statira
Statira dolera is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, first described by Parsons in 1966. It belongs to the subfamily Lagriinae, a group formerly treated as a separate family (Lagriidae) before being reclassified within Tenebrionidae. The species is part of the genus Statira, commonly known as long-jointed beetles, 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 robust, slow-moving darkling beetles of the subfamily Tenebrioninae.
Statira erina
Texas Square-necked Statira
Statira erina is a small darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Lagriinae. First described by Parsons in 1975, this species is commonly known as the Texas Square-necked Statira. The genus Statira was formerly placed in the family Lagriidae before its assimilation into Tenebrionidae. Members of this genus are characterized by their aberrant body form among darkling beetles, with elongated bodies and long-jointed appendages that distinguish them from the more typical robust, slow-moving darkling beetles like Eleodes.
Statira gagatina
Coal Darkling Beetle
Statira gagatina is a small darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, specifically placed in the subfamily Lagriinae (formerly treated as family Lagriidae). It is one of approximately 50 species in the genus Statira, which are distributed primarily in North America. The species is characterized by its elongate body form and long-jointed antennae that distinguish it from more typical darkling beetles. The common name 'Coal Darkling Beetle' likely refers to its dark coloration.
Statira hirsuta
Statira hirsuta is a species of long-jointed beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Lagriinae. The species was described by Champion in 1889 and is known from Mexico. Like other members of the genus 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 antennae compared to typical darkling beetles.
Statira nigromaculata
Statira nigromaculata is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, originally described by Champion in 1889. It belongs to the subfamily Lagriinae, a group formerly treated as the separate family Lagriidae. The genus Statira is characterized by elongated bodies and relatively long antennae compared to other darkling beetles. This species is part of a diverse tropical beetle fauna with limited published ecological information.
Statira opacicollis
Statira opacicollis is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, specifically placed in the subfamily Lagriinae (formerly treated as the separate family Lagriidae). The genus Statira represents one of several groups of beetles recently assimilated into Tenebrionidae that do not resemble 'classic' darkling beetles. Species in this genus exhibit elongated bodies with long-jointed antennae, distinguishing them from more familiar tenebrionid forms.
Statira pluripunctata
Statira pluripunctata is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, specifically within the subfamily Lagriinae (formerly treated as the separate family Lagriidae). The genus Statira comprises 'long-jointed beetles' characterized by elongated antennal segments that differ from the bead-like antennae typical of many other darkling beetles. This species was described by George Henry Horn in 1888 and is known from Mexico. Members of this genus are considered 'aberrant' darkling beetles that do not conform to the typical morphological expectations for the family.
Statira pulchella
Statira pulchella is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae, subfamily Lagriinae. It belongs to the long-jointed beetle group, which represents an aberrant lineage within Tenebrionidae that does not conform to the typical darkling beetle morphology. The genus Statira is characterized by elongated body proportions and distinctive antennal structure. This species is rarely encountered in collections, with limited observational records available.