Hyperaspidius nanellus
Gordon, 1985
A minute lady beetle described by Gordon in 1985. measure approximately 2 mm in length. The species is characterized by predominantly yellow coloration with subtle darker markings on the pronotum. It has been recorded from Texas, North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hyperaspidius nanellus: //ˌhaɪpərˈæspɪdiəs næˈnɛləs//
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Identification
Distinguished from other Hyperaspidius by its small size (2 mm) and the specific pattern of obscure brownish yellow spots restricted to the basal one-third of the pronotum. The uniformly yellow without distinct spots separates it from many other Coccinellidae. Confirmation may require examination of genitalia or other microscopic features.
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records from Texas
Similar Taxa
- Other Hyperaspidius speciesLarger size or more pronounced spotting patterns on or pronotum
- Other small CoccinellidaeDistinct color patterns or spot arrangements on ; H. nanellus has uniformly yellow elytra
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Taxonomic note
Described by Robert D. Gordon in 1985 as part of his revisionary work on the Hyperaspidius
Data scarcity
Only four observations recorded on iNaturalist as of source date, indicating the is rarely encountered or underreported