Thalassa
Mulsant, 1850
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1- Thalassa montezumae(Montezuma lady beetle)
Thalassa is a of lady beetles (Coccinellidae) established by Étienne Mulsant in 1850. The genus belongs to the diverse of Coccinellidae, commonly known as ladybugs or ladybird beetles. Members of this genus are part of the predatory fauna, though specific ecological details for the genus as a whole remain limited in published literature.
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Identification
Thalassa can be distinguished from other Coccinellidae by genitalic and other morphological features, though specific diagnostic characters require examination. The genus is not among the most commonly encountered coccinellid genera in general collections.
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Taxonomic Note
The name 'Thalassa' has multiple uses across disciplines. In entomology, it refers to this coccinellid established by Mulsant (1850). In virology, 'Thalassavirus' is a genus of , with the type Thalassavirus thalassa. In Greek mythology, Thalassa was the primordial personification of the sea. These homonyms are unrelated taxonomically.
Observation Data
As of available records, the Thalassa has 62 documented observations on iNaturalist, indicating it is infrequently encountered or underreported relative to more common coccinellid genera such as Coccinella or Harmonia.