Elytra have 5 (including sutural vitta) black vittae. The medieval tower is the emblem architecture of Mandello Vitta. The generic name is derived from the Latin, "vitta", meaning "a band or ribbon". They have influenced Kerala as well in their Kootu, Arachi vitta sambhar and molagootals. In 1687 Pierre Vitta was the manager of Birkenwald Castle. The Finance Secretary (IAST&colon; "Vitta Saciva") is the administrative head of the Ministry of Finance. Mandello Vitta is also part of some thematic itineraries of the Province of Novara.