Pyrota plagiata
This record describes Pyrota plagiata (species). Recorded family: Meloidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Postmedian elytral fascia quadrate, not much longer than broad. |
| Elytra | Elytra very shiny, with the intervals between the very feeble costulae very flat. --- Pyrota postica LeConte Postmedian elytra fascia elongate-oval. |
| Elytra | Elytra subopaque, with intervals between the feeble costulae slightly convex. --- Pyrota plagiata (Haag-Rutenburg) |
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
AZ / n. Mex. - Map , uncommon
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Pyrota plagiata (Haag-Rutenburg)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Pyrota plagiata. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pyrota plagiata
What is Pyrota plagiata?
Pyrota plagiata is a species in the family Meloidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How do you identify Pyrota plagiata?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Additional details | Postmedian elytral fascia quadrate, not much longer than broad. |
| Elytra | Elytra very shiny, with the intervals between the very feeble costulae very flat. --- Pyrota postica LeConte Postmedian elytra fascia elongate-oval. |
| Elytra | Elytra subopaque, with intervals between the feeble costulae slightly convex. --- Pyrota plagiata (Haag-Rutenburg) |
Where is Pyrota plagiata found?
Range: AZ / n. Mex. - Map , uncommon