Coccinellinae

Coccinellinae

Classification

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coccinellinae: /kɒksɪˈnɛlɪniː/

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Images

Adalia decempunctata mating by Gilles San Martin from Namur, Belgium. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.
Anatis labiculata by Smidon33. Used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license.
Adalia decempunctata (2129051401) by Gilles San Martin from Namur, Belgium. Used under a CC BY-SA 2.0 license.
Ten spotted ladybird (Adalia decempunctata) by Humoyun Mehridinov. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
Anatis lecontei by CK Kelly. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.
Adalia bipunctata 1475001 by Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University. Used under a CC BY 3.0 us license.

Summary

Coccinellinae is a subfamily of lady beetles containing familiar species that are beneficial for pest control in agricultural settings. There are at least 20 genera and 90 species described within this subfamily.

Habitat

Fields, yards, and gardens.

Distribution

North America and worldwide with over 100 genera total.

Diet

Feeds on agricultural pests and plant mold.

Ecosystem Role

They play a role in pest control by feeding on harmful insects.

Economic Impact

Positive impact on agriculture by controlling pest populations.

Tags

  • Coccinellidae
  • lady beetles
  • pest control
  • agriculture
  • Coccinellinae