Zonitis sayi
Wickham, 1905
Zonitis sayi is a of blister beetle in the Meloidae. It is distributed across North America from Mexico to Canada. measure 8–12 mm in length. The species belongs to the Zonitis, which comprises medium-sized meloid beetles. Like other blister beetles, it produces , a defensive compound that can cause skin blistering in humans.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zonitis sayi: //zoʊˈnaɪtɪs ˈseɪaɪ//
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Distribution
North America, from Mexico to Canada. Records include Alberta, Canada and the southwestern United States including Arizona.
Similar Taxa
- Zonitis dunnianaSimilar size and distribution; Z. dunniana may co-occur in the southwestern United States and has been collected on the same flowers (Heliomeris longifolia).
- Zonitis bilineataCongeneric with overlapping North American range; may require examination of elytral pattern and punctation for reliable separation.