Brachiacantha quadripunctata flavifrons
Mulsant, 1850
A of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae, distinguished by its yellowish frontal coloration. The specific epithet "flavifrons" (meaning yellow forehead) refers to this distinguishing facial characteristic. It belongs to a of small, often inconspicuous lady beetles that are typically associated with forest and leaf litter environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Brachiacantha quadripunctata flavifrons: //ˌbrækiəˈkænθə ˌkwɑːdrɪˌpʌŋkˈteɪtə ˈflævɪˌfrɒnz//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Brachiacantha quadripunctata by the yellowish or pale coloration of the (front of the ). The nominate subspecies and other forms typically exhibit darker facial coloration. General body form is small and somewhat elongate-oval, consistent with the Brachiacantha.
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Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. The broader Brachiacantha quadripunctata occurs in North America.
Similar Taxa
- Brachiacantha quadripunctata quadripunctataNominate ; differs in frontal coloration, typically darker rather than yellow
- Other Brachiacantha speciesSmall size and general body form shared, but coloration and specific spot patterns distinguish quadripunctata forms