Mulsantina cyathigera

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Superfamily: Coccinelloidea
Family: Coccinellidae
Subfamily: Coccinellinae
Genus: Mulsantina
Species: cyathigera

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Mulsantina cyathigera: //mʊlˈsæntɪnə saɪˈæθɪˌdʒɛrə//

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Mulsantina cyathigera 65705024 by Andrew Meeds. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Summary

Mulsantina cyathigera (Gorham) is a lady beetle found in Central America and the southern United States, recognized by its unique coloration and markings.

Physical Characteristics

Length 3.32 to 4.65 mm; color yellow except pronotum with median brown M-shaped marking; elytron with 6 brown spots, which may be reduced.

Identification Tips

Look for the distinctive M-shaped brown marking on the pronotum and the arrangement of brown spots on the elytra.

Habitat

Found in Central America and North America, particularly in areas with suitable habitats for lady beetles.

Distribution

From Guatemala through Mexico to the southern United States.