Pyrota fasciata

Selander, 1963

Pyrota fasciata is a blister beetle in the Meloidae, described by Selander in 1963. measure 10–21 mm in length, with most specimens below 15 mm. The is distinguished from by its uniform background shell coloration, contrasting with the two-toned background of Pyrota punctata. It occurs in Central America and North America, with 158 iNaturalist observations documented.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pyrota fasciata: //paɪˈroʊtə fæʃiˈeɪtə//

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Identification

Distinguished from Pyrota punctata by its uniform background shell color versus the two-toned shell background of the latter. The ' size range (10–21 mm, mostly <15 mm) and geographic occurrence in Central and North America aid in identification. No other specific diagnostic features are documented.

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Distribution

Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in Middle America and North America.

Similar Taxa

Pyrota punctataSimilar congeneric blister beetle distinguished by two-toned shell background versus uniform background in P. fasciata

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Taxonomic authority

Described by Selander in 1963; GBIF match type is EXACT with ACCEPTED status

Observation records

158 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of data compilation