Coccinella difficilis

Crotch, 1873

Satellite Lady Beetle

Coccinella difficilis is a small lady beetle native to western North America. measure approximately 5–6 mm in length. The exhibits distinctive coloration including a black with two pale spots, a black pronotal margin with a small pale spot, and a spot on the pronotum. Its "Satellite Lady Beetle" refers to these spot patterns. The species has been documented across nine western US states.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coccinella difficilis: /ˌkɒksɪˈnɛlə dɪˈfɪsɪlɪs/

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Identification

are distinguished from other Coccinella by the combination of: black with two pale spots; margin of pronotum black with small pale spot and spot; body length 5–6 mm. These pronotal spot patterns are key diagnostic features separating it from .

Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming in western North America.

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