Naemia seriata
(Melsheimer, 1847)
Seaside Lady Beetle
Species Guides
2- Naemia seriata litigiosa(Western Seaside Lady Beetle)
- Naemia seriata seriata
Naemia seriata is a large coccinellid and the sole in the Naemia, to North America. It is restricted to coastal environments and exhibits two recognized distinguished by markings. The species is notable for its elongately oval body and variable coloration ranging from light brown to red.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Naemia seriata: /naˈeːmi.a sɛˈriːa.ta/
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Identification
Elongately oval body, 4–6.7 mm in length. Coloration variable: light brown, yellow, orange, or red with large black spots on , often connected along the sides. Pronotum typically bears one large central black spot, occasionally split into two. Two distinguished by markings: N. s. seriata has entirely black head; N. s. litigiosa has pale triangular marking on head. Distinguished from Coleomegilla maculata by merged (vs. separate) elytral spots and merged (vs. separate) pronotum markings.
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Habitat
Coastal areas including beaches, salt marshes, and bay islands.
Distribution
North America; Caribbean. N. s. seriata: Atlantic and Gulf coasts from Rhode Island to southern Texas, plus Bermuda. N. s. litigiosa: American Southwest.
Similar Taxa
- Coleomegilla maculataSpotted pink ladybeetle is much more common, not restricted to coastal areas, and has distinctly separate (vs. merged) elytral spots and pronotum markings.