Didion

Casey, 1899

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Didion is a of beetles in the Coccinellidae (lady beetles), established by Casey in 1899. It is a small genus with limited documented observations. Members of this genus are part of the diverse lady beetle fauna of North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Didion: //ˈdɪdiˌɒn//

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Distribution

Recorded from Vermont, United States; broader distribution within North America likely but not well documented.

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Taxonomic note

The name Didion is homonymous with the surname of American writer Joan Didion (1934–2021), which has led to occasional confusion in non-scientific contexts. The genus predates the writer's prominence and is unrelated.

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