Neoharmonia venusta venusta
(Melsheimer, 1847)
V-marked Lady Beetle
Neoharmonia venusta venusta is a of in the . The nominate subspecies is characterized by distinctive coloration including a metallic with an orange or reddish , creating a striking V-shaped or contrasting pattern. It occurs in North America, with records spanning multiple regions. Like other lady beetles, it is a of soft-bodied . The has been documented through citizen science platforms and appears to be encountered regularly enough to have accumulated several hundred observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Neoharmonia venusta venusta: //ˌniː.oʊ.hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.ə vəˈnʌs.tə vəˈnʌs.tə//
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details for the nominate N. v. venusta versus the subspecies N. v. ampla (found from central Arizona to south Texas) are not clearly delineated in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Neoharmonia venusta ampla with similar overall appearance but geographically restricted to central Arizona to south Texas; distinguished by distribution and potentially subtle color pattern differences