Pyrota plagiata
(Haag-Rutenberg, 1880)
Pyrota plagiata is a in the , tribe Pyrotini. The was described by Haag-Rutenberg in 1880. It occurs in Central America and North America. Like other Pyrota species, it likely exhibits aposematic coloration typical of the . Museum records indicate substantial specimen holdings (106 specimens at the Research Museum, UC Riverside), suggesting it is not uncommon within its range.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Pyrota plagiata: /paɪˈroʊtə pləˈdʒaɪtə/
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Distribution
Central America and North America. GBIF records confirm presence in both Middle America and North America. Specific countries not documented in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Pyrota bilineataShares Pyrota with similar body plan and coloration pattern (orange with black markings). P. bilineata has two black pronotal spots and black and longitudinal elytral stripes, which may distinguish it from P. plagiata.
- Pyrota lineataAnother congeneric with potentially overlapping distribution in North America; specific distinguishing features not documented in available sources.
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Specimen holdings
The Research Museum at UC Riverside holds 106 specimens of Pyrota plagiata as of April 2010, indicating the is moderately well-collected.