Pyrota concinna
This record describes Pyrota concinna (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The basal black elytral band tends to be longer and more frequently divided into elongate spots
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Tenebrionoidea
- Family
- Meloidae (Blister Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Meloinae
- Genus
- Pyrota
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
sw.US (UT‒AZ‒e.TX‒KS) & Mexico
Seasonal Activity
mostly Aug‒Sep
Diet and Behavior
Diet: utilize various Asteraceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pyrota concinna Casey 1891
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pyrota concinna. 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 Pyrota concinna (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Pyrota concinna
What is Pyrota concinna?
Pyrota concinna is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pyrota concinna?
10‒20 mm
How do you identify Pyrota concinna?
The basal black elytral band tends to be longer and more frequently divided into elongate spots
Where is Pyrota concinna found?
Range: sw.US (UT‒AZ‒e.TX‒KS) & Mexico
What does Pyrota concinna eat?
The diet of the Pyrota concinna includes utilize various Asteraceae.
When is Pyrota concinna active?
Pyrota concinna: seasonal activity - mostly Aug‒Sep.