Lytta stygica
(LeConte, 1851)
Green Blister Beetle
Lytta stygica is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae, placed in the subgenus Poreospasta. It is found in North America, with records extending to British Columbia, Canada. The species is known by the Green Blister Beetle and is represented by substantial museum collections, with over 500 specimens documented in the Entomology Research Museum holdings.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Lytta stygica: /ˈlɪtə ˈstɪdʒɪkə/
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Distribution
North America, including British Columbia, Canada. The has been documented in the western Nearctic region based on museum specimen records.
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Museum Holdings
The Entomology Research Museum at the University of California, Riverside holds 501 specimens of Lytta stygica (as Lytta (Poreospasta) stygica), indicating it is a relatively well-collected within the Lytta.
Subgeneric Placement
Lytta stygica is classified in the subgenus Poreospasta, a group of Lytta characterized by particular morphological features of the pronotum and .