Coccidulinae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coccidulinae: /kɒksɪˈdjuːlɪniː/

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Summary

Coccidulinae is a subfamily of lady beetles (family Coccinellidae) characterized by their diet of soft scale insects. They are divided into four tribes, with seven genera identified in North America. Molecular studies suggest that there might be a complex evolutionary relationship within this subfamily, challenging the historical classifications.

Distribution

North America

Diet

Soft scale insects, known as coccids.

Evolution

Recent molecular analyses indicate that Coccidulinae may not be a monophyletic group; notably, the tribe Noviini may be more closely related to Epilachninae.

Tags

• Coccinellidae
• Coccidulinae
• lady beetles
• soft scales
• insecta