Pyrota mylabrina
This record describes Pyrota mylabrina (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
The species does not appear to be as common as some of its relatives, although its poor representation in collections is perhaps accounted for in some part by the adults being active early in the year and the fact that the species ranges only a short distance into the US.
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
c. to w. TX / e. Mex.
Seasonal Activity
Feb-July
Diet and Behavior
Life History
utilize plants of a variety of genera of Asteraceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pyrota mylabrina Chevrolat, 1834
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pyrota mylabrina. 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 mylabrina (2)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pyrota mylabrina
What is Pyrota mylabrina?
Pyrota mylabrina is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
Where is Pyrota mylabrina found?
Range: c. to w. TX / e. Mex.
When is Pyrota mylabrina active?
Pyrota mylabrina: seasonal activity - Feb-July.
What is the life cycle of a Pyrota mylabrina?
utilize plants of a variety of genera of Asteraceae