Diomus amabilis
(LeConte, 1852)
amiable lady
Diomus amabilis, commonly known as the amiable lady, is a of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. It is native to North America, with distribution records from Canada including Nova Scotia and Québec. The species was first described by LeConte in 1852. As a member of the Diomus, it belongs to a group of small lady beetles that are generally less conspicuous than the larger, more commonly recognized Coccinellinae.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diomus amabilis: /ˈdaɪəməs əˈmæbɪlɪs/
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Distribution
North America, with confirmed records from Nova Scotia and Québec in Canada. The is present in the Nearctic region.
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Taxonomic history
First described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852, placing it among the earlier documented in the Diomus.
Data limitations
This appears to be poorly documented in the literature, with minimal published information beyond basic taxonomic records and distribution data. Most available information comes from specimen databases and citizen science observations rather than focused biological studies.