Kidney-spotted Lady Beetle

Psyllobora renifer

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Psyllobora renifer: /ˌsɪləˈbɔːrɑ ˈrɛnɪfər/

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Summary

Psyllobora renifer is a small lady beetle known for its role in controlling powdery mildew, with a distinct appearance characterized by kidney-shaped spots. It is located primarily in the southern United States and Mexico.

Physical Characteristics

1.75-2.4 mm in length

Identification Tips

Distinctive kidney-shaped spots on the elytra

Habitat

Commonly found in areas where powdery mildew is present

Distribution

Southern United States (California, Los Angeles, Kansas) and Mexico

Diet

Primarily feeds on powdery mildew

Ecosystem Role

Helps control powdery mildew populations