Decadiomus bahamicus
(Casey, 1899)
Rubin Vase Lady Beetle
Decadiomus bahamicus is a of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. It is native to the Caribbean region and has been recorded in southern Florida. The species is known by the "Rubin Vase Lady Beetle." Knowledge of this species is limited, with few documented observations.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Decadiomus bahamicus: //dɛˈkeɪdiəməs bəˈhæmɪkəs//
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Distribution
Caribbean region and southern Florida, United States. GBIF records indicate presence in the Caribbean and North America, specifically the conterminous 48 United States.
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Taxonomic notes
Described by Casey in 1899. The Decadiomus contains relatively few , and this remains poorly known compared to more common Coccinellidae such as Coccinella or Harmonia.
Data scarcity
Only two observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported.