Egius platycephalus

Mulsant, 1850

Yellow-crested Aegis

Egius platycephalus is a of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae, representing the sole member of the Egius. The species is known from both native and introduced ranges, with established in Hawaii and the continental United States. It is commonly referred to as the Yellow-crested Aegis.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Egius platycephalus: /ˈɛɡiəs ˌplætɪˈsɛfələs/

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Distribution

Native to Oceania; introduced and established in Hawaii and the conterminous 48 United States.

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Taxonomic note

Egius platycephalus is the only in the Egius. The genus was established by Mulsant in 1850.

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