Coccidulinae

cocciduline lady beetles

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Coccidulinae is a of lady beetles (Coccinellidae). Recent molecular analyses suggest the subfamily may not be monophyletic, with some tribes such as Noviini potentially belonging elsewhere in the . The subfamily contains numerous and is widely distributed, with over 21,000 observations recorded on iNaturalist.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coccidulinae: /kɒksɪˈdjuːlɪniː/

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Distribution

Widespread globally; documented across multiple continents with substantial observational records from North America, Europe, and other regions.

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Phylogenetic Uncertainty

Molecular studies have challenged the monophyly of Coccidulinae. The tribe Noviini has been suggested to belong with Epilachninae rather than within Coccidulinae, indicating that current boundaries may require revision.

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