Hyperaspis caseyi

Gordon, 1985

Hyperaspis caseyi is a small of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae, described by Gordon in 1985. measure approximately 2.30–2.70 mm in length, with males being smaller than females. The species is characterized by distinctive coloration including a yellow pronotum with and lateral borders, and black with a lateral vitta. It is native to southwestern North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hyperaspis caseyi: /haɪˈpɛr.əˌspɪs ˈkeɪsi.aɪ/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Hyperaspis by the specific pattern of yellow on the pronotum and lateral borders combined with black bearing a lateral vitta. The small size (under 3 mm) and southwestern U.S. distribution help separate it from similar eastern species.

Appearance

are small lady beetles, with males measuring about 2.30 mm and females about 2.70 mm in length. The pronotum is yellow on the and lateral borders. The are black with a lateral vitta (stripe).

Distribution

Recorded from Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Washington, and Colorado in southwestern North America.

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