Explanation of Names
Likely a historical reference.
Statira (or
Stateira) was the name of several
Persian noblewomen, including one married to Alexander the Great. The name is Greek, adopted from
Old Persian.
Identification
key to spp. in
(2); not yet in the Guide:
Statira dumalis Parsons 1973 (CA)
Statira huachucae Schaeffer 1905 (AZ‒NM)
Statira latitator Parsons 1973 (CA‒Baja)
Statira opacicollis Horn 1888 (AZ)
Range
mostly neotropical; in our area, QC + e. & so. US, most diverse in the south
(1)Habitat
larvae under bark and in stumps
Remarks
Adults are nocturnal and come to lights