This species is also noted for a highly variable genitalia, although differences do not appear to vary by collection site or coloration pattern.

Adults are brownish and can have a widely variable coloration pattern.

The name derives from the coloration pattern resembling pita bread.

Although the various species were distinguished by relative sizes, coloration patterns, and ornamentation, identification could be confusing.

Some harmless species protect themselves by copying coloration patterns of toxic species.

Strong sexual selection has appeared to have taken place in that most males depict highly exaggerated coloration patterns.

It has also been suggested that coloration patterns arise after spring and summer rains (Bell 1984).

The summer pelage is brighter with more vivid coloration pattern.

Typical coloration patterns include black, metallic green, and black with red markings.

Females feature a similar coloration pattern, but the black is replaced with light grey.