Myzia pullata
(Say, 1826)
Streaked Lady Beetle
Myzia pullata, commonly known as the streaked lady beetle, is a of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. It is native to North America with a broad geographic range extending from Labrador to South Carolina and westward to Alberta and Colorado. are relatively large for the family, measuring 6.5–8 mm in length, and display distinctive pale brownish-yellow coloration with dark brown markings on the pronotum.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Myzia pullata: //ˈmɪziə pʊˈlɑːtə//
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Identification
Distinguished from other North American lady beetles by its relatively large size (6.5–8 mm), pale brownish-yellow ground color, and the distinctive pattern on the pronotum featuring a dark brown area with white lateral borders and a dark brown median spot. The combination of large size and pale coloration with dark pronotal markings separates it from most other Myzia and common Coccinellidae like Coccinella septempunctata or Harmonia axyridis.
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Distribution
North America: recorded from Labrador to South Carolina, west to Alberta and Colorado. Specific Canadian provinces with records include Alberta, Labrador, and Manitoba.
Similar Taxa
- Other Myzia speciesSimilar -level characteristics including elongated body form; distinguished by M. pullata's specific color pattern and pronotal markings
- Coccinella septempunctata (Seven-spotted Lady Beetle)Overlapping range and ; distinguished by C. septempunctata's smaller size, rounder body, and elytral spot pattern rather than streaked pronotal markings
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Taxonomic History
Described by Thomas Say in 1826, originally placed in the Coccinella before transfer to Myzia