Hyperaspis pinguis

Casey, 1899

Hyperaspis pinguis is a small lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. measure approximately 3.30–3.50 mm in length. The species is known from Arizona in North America and is closely related to Hyperaspis lateralis, from which it can be distinguished by specific pronotal coloration patterns. Like other members of the Hyperaspis, this species is a of scale insects and likely contributes to of these pests in its native range.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Hyperaspis pinguis: /haɪˈpɪər.ə.spiːz ˈpɪŋ.ɡwɪs/

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Identification

of Hyperaspis pinguis closely resemble Hyperaspis lateralis but can be distinguished by pronotal markings: males possess a yellow lateral area on the pronotum, while females have a large yellow triangular lateral area on the pronotum. The feature a large subhumeral spot. Body length ranges from 3.30 to 3.50 mm.

Distribution

Recorded from Arizona, North America. The full extent of its range within North America is not well documented.

Similar Taxa

  • Hyperaspis lateralisClosely similar in overall appearance; distinguished by male pronotum with yellow lateral area (vs. different pattern in H. lateralis) and female pronotum with large yellow triangular lateral area (vs. different pattern in H. lateralis), plus the presence of a large subhumeral spot on the in H. pinguis

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