Lytta biguttata
This record describes Lytta biguttata (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Pinto: the elytra can be immaculate in this sp.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Genus
- Lytta
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e.Rockies, w.Great Plains (AZ-TX-SD-MT) / s. Mex. - Map , mostly Rockies front range and high plains
Seasonal Activity
Mar-Oct
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lytta biguttata LeConte 1853
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lytta biguttata. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Lytta biguttata (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lytta biguttata
What is Lytta biguttata?
Lytta biguttata is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lytta biguttata?
7-13 mm
How do you identify Lytta biguttata?
Pinto: the elytra can be immaculate in this sp.
Where is Lytta biguttata found?
Range: e.Rockies, w.Great Plains (AZ-TX-SD-MT) / s. Mex. - Map , mostly Rockies front range and high plains
When is Lytta biguttata active?
Lytta biguttata: seasonal activity - Mar-Oct.