Exochomus aethiops

(Bland, 1864)

Ebony Shield Lady Beetle, round black ladybug

Exochomus aethiops is a small lady beetle in the Coccinellidae, commonly known as the round black or Ebony Shield Lady Beetle. measure 3–4.2 mm in length and are uniformly black with yellowish brown and mouthparts. The occurs across Central America and North America, with records from South Dakota to New Mexico, west to Alberta and southern California.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Exochomus aethiops: //ɛkˈsoʊkoʊməs ˈiːθiˌoʊps//

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Identification

are small (3–4.2 mm), round, and uniformly black with yellowish brown and mouthparts. The entirely black and small size distinguish it from many other North American lady beetles, which often bear spots or contrasting patterns.

Distribution

Central America and North America. In North America, recorded from South Dakota to New Mexico, west to Alberta (Canada) and southern California.

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