Brachiacantha bollii
Crotch, 1873
Boll's lady beetle, Confluent-spotted Spurleg
Brachiacantha bollii, commonly known as Boll's lady beetle, is a small of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. measure approximately 2.40–3 mm in length. The species exhibits in pronotal coloration: males have a black pronotum with the one-third yellow, while females have a black pronotum with a yellow anterolateral angle. The display five large round spots. It has been recorded from Louisiana and Texas in North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachiacantha bollii: //ˌbrækiəˈkænθə ˈbɒli.aɪ//
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Identification
Distinguished from similar lady beetles by the specific pattern of five large round spots on the combined with the sexually dimorphic pronotal coloration. The yellow and small size (2.40–3 mm) are additional distinguishing features. The pronotal pattern differs between sexes: males show yellow on the one-third of the pronotum, while females show yellow only at the anterolateral angle.
Distribution
North America; recorded from Louisiana and Texas.
Similar Taxa
- Other Brachiacantha speciesSimilar small size and spotted pattern, but B. bollii is distinguished by the specific arrangement of five large round spots and the sexually dimorphic pronotal coloration described for this .
More Details
Taxonomic note
The was described by Crotch in 1873. The 'Confluent-spotted Spurleg' appears in some sources, though 'Boll's lady beetle' is more widely used.