Macronaemia episcopalis

(Kirby, 1837)

Episcopal Ladybird

Macronaemia episcopalis is a small in the , known by the Episcopal . measure approximately 3.25–4 mm in length. The species is distributed across North America from Ontario and New York westward to Yukon and northern California, with additional records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The Macronaemia currently contains three described species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Macronaemia episcopalis: /ˌmækrəˈniːmiə ˌɛpɪˈskɒpəlɪs/

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Identification

are distinguished by a body with black . The bears three black spots on each side. Each displays three black vittae (longitudinal stripes). Body length ranges 3.25–4 mm.

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Distribution

North America: recorded from Ontario to New York, west to Yukon and northern California. Canadian provincial records include Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.

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