Hippodamia moesta bowditchi
Johnson, 1910
Bowditch's Lady Beetle
Hippodamia moesta bowditchi is a of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae, described by Johnson in 1910. It is native to North America. As a member of the Hippodamia, it belongs to a group of predatory lady beetles commonly used in of aphids and other soft-bodied insects. The subspecies designation indicates geographic or morphological variation within the broader H. moesta .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hippodamia moesta bowditchi: //ˌhɪpoˈdeɪmiə ˈmɔɪstə ˈbaʊdɪtʃaɪ//
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Distribution
North America. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, though specific range boundaries within this region are not well documented.
More Details
Taxonomic Status
Accepted of Hippodamia moesta per GBIF match.
Observation Records
iNaturalist reports 16 observations of this as of data compilation.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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