Pyrota perversa
This record describes Pyrota perversa (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Metatibial spurs robust, slightly obliquely truncate, concave, the inner one oval... ALLOTYPE hind leg final couplet in Selander: Head oval, at least as wide across eyes as at tempora, which are very broadly rounded; head coarsely punctate, with a black mark on at least occiput; elytron with median fascia similar in size to basal and apical ones. Type Locality: College Station, Brazos Co., Texas TAMUIC Unit Tray
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
se. NE to s. TX
Seasonal Activity
Aug-Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: utilizes plants of a variety of genera of Asteraceae
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pyrota perversa Dillon 1952
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pyrota perversa. 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 perversa (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Pyrota perversa
What is Pyrota perversa?
Pyrota perversa is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Pyrota perversa?
11-22 mm
How do you identify Pyrota perversa?
Metatibial spurs robust, slightly obliquely truncate, concave, the inner one oval... ALLOTYPE hind leg final couplet in Selander: Head oval, at least as wide across eyes as at tempora, which are very broadly rounded; head coarsely punctate, with a black mark on at least occiput; elytron with median fascia similar in size to basal and apical ones.
Where is Pyrota perversa found?
Range: se. NE to s. TX
What does Pyrota perversa eat?
The diet of the Pyrota perversa includes utilizes plants of a variety of genera of Asteraceae.
When is Pyrota perversa active?
Pyrota perversa: seasonal activity - Aug-Oct.