Coleomegilla maculata fuscilabris

(Mulsant, 1866)

Spotted Orange Lady Beetle

Coleomegilla maculata fuscilabris is a of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. It belongs to a notable for having up to 50 percent of its diet composed of plant pollen, a unique trait among North American lady beetles. The -level characteristics of this subspecies are not well documented in available sources.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coleomegilla maculata fuscilabris: /ˌkɒli.oʊ.məˈɡɪl.ə ˌmækjʊˈlɑːtə ˌfʊsɪˈlæbrɪs/

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Distribution

Middle America, North America, and South America. Specific records include Brazil (Amazonas, Pará, Pernambuco, Rio de Janeiro) and the Complejo Humedales Hato Corozal/Cienaga Zapatosa region.

Similar Taxa

  • Coleomegilla maculataParent ; fuscilabris differs in distribution and potentially in subtle morphological features, though specific distinguishing traits are not documented in available sources.
  • Coleomegilla maculata maculataAnother of the same ; geographic separation and potential minor morphological differences separate the two, but explicit diagnostic features are not established in provided sources.

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