Blaisdelliana sexualis
(Casey, 1924)
Pitch Lady Beetle
Blaisdelliana sexualis is a minute lady beetle ( Coccinellidae) found in the southwestern United States. measure approximately 1.25–1.78 mm in length. The has been recorded from California and Arizona, where it inhabits arid and semi-arid environments. Little is known of its beyond basic morphological description.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Blaisdelliana sexualis: /blaɪzˌdɛliˈænə sɛkˈʃuːəlɪs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Identification
are distinguished by their extremely small size (1.25–1.78 mm), black to brown body coloration, and contrasting yellow , mouthparts, and legs. These features separate it from other North American Coccinellidae, most of which are larger and exhibit more varied color patterns such as spots or stripes.
Habitat
Arid and semi-arid environments in the southwestern United States, including regions of California and Arizona. Specific microhabitat preferences are not documented.
Distribution
Recorded from California and Arizona in the southwestern United States.