Diomus xanthaspis
(Mulsant, 1850)
Diomus xanthaspis is a small lady beetle in the Coccinellidae, first described by Mulsant in 1850. It is native to North America, with records from Brazil (Bahia) as well. The Diomus comprises minute lady beetles, many of which are poorly documented in terms of their and . This species remains among the lesser-known members of the family, with very few observations recorded.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Diomus xanthaspis: /ˈdaɪəməs zænˈθæspɪs/
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Distribution
North America; Brazil (Bahia).
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Taxonomic note
The Diomus is part of the Coccinellidae Coccinellinae, though precise subfamily placement has varied in historical treatments. Many Diomus require careful examination of genitalia for definitive identification.
Data scarcity
Only two observations are documented on iNaturalist, indicating this is rarely encountered or underreported. Most published information on D. xanthaspis is limited to taxonomic descriptions and distribution records.