Megetra punctata
Selander, 1965
Megetra punctata is a blister beetle in the Meloidae, first described by Selander in 1965. The is distributed across Central America and North America. Like other members of the Megetra, it exhibits aposematic coloration warning of its chemical defenses.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Megetra punctata: //mɛˈɡɛtrə pʌŋkˈteɪtə//
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Distribution
Central America and North America.
Similar Taxa
- Megetra cancellataCongeneric with overlapping distribution; distinguished by elytral pattern differences.
- Megetra vittataCongeneric ; differs in having vittate (striped) rather than punctate markings.