Diomus texanus
Gordon, 1976
Diomus texanus is a of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. It is native to North America. The species was described by Gordon in 1976. Very little specific information about its or has been documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diomus texanus: /ˈdaɪəməs tɛkˈsænəs/
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Distribution
North America. Specific range details beyond the continent level are not documented in available sources.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The Diomus is a member of the Coccinellidae (lady beetles). in this genus are generally small and relatively obscure compared to the more commonly recognized lady beetles in genera such as Coccinella or Harmonia. The specific epithet 'texanus' suggests a Texas connection, though this may refer to the type locality rather than the full geographic range.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide only minimal information about this . The Wikipedia entry and GBIF records confirm its taxonomic placement and broad geographic distribution, but no detailed studies of its , , or appear to have been published in readily accessible literature.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- California Has No State Bee--Yet! | Bug Squad
- Tracking Tetraopes texanus with Terry | Beetles In The Bush
- The Texas Prick | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: More Insects From Sunflowers
- Apiaceae | Beetles In The Bush