Lytta comans
This record describes Lytta comans (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
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
CA: Coastal Range and w. side of the Central Valley from Yolo Co. to the Cuyama Valley
Seasonal Activity
27.ii-25.vi
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Lytta comans Selander 1960
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Lytta comans. 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 comans (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Lytta comans
How big is Lytta comans?
7-13 mm
Where is Lytta comans found?
Range: CA: Coastal Range and w. side of the Central Valley from Yolo Co. to the Cuyama Valley
When is Lytta comans active?
Lytta comans: seasonal activity - 27.ii-25.vi.