Hippodamia oregonensis

Crotch, 1873

Oregon Lady Beetle

Hippodamia oregonensis is a small lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. measure approximately 4–5 mm in length. The species is native to western North America and has been documented in Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. It is distinguished by a black pronotum with yellow lateral and borders and bearing black spots.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hippodamia oregonensis: //ˌhɪpoʊˈdeɪmiə ˌɔrɪɡoʊˈnɛnsɪs//

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Identification

Distinguished from other Hippodamia by the combination of small size (4–5 mm), black pronotum with yellow lateral and borders, and spotted . Specific spot pattern on elytra may aid in differentiation from , though detailed comparative descriptions are limited in available sources.

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Appearance

reach a length of approximately 4–5 mm. The pronotum is black with yellow lateral and borders. The bear black spots.

Distribution

Recorded from western North America: Alberta and British Columbia (Canada); Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington (United States).

Similar Taxa

Hippodamia convergensSimilar and (convergent lady beetle); distinguished by larger size and different pronotal pattern
Other Hippodamia species share general lady beetle ; H. oregonensis specifically identified by small size and pronotal coloration pattern

More Details

Taxonomic history

Described by Crotch in 1873. The specific epithet 'oregonensis' refers to Oregon, one of the states where the occurs.

Data limitations

Published biological and ecological information for this is sparse. Most available records are taxonomic listings and collection locality data rather than detailed studies.