Didion punctatum
(Melsheimer, 1847)
twice-stained miniature, twice-stained ladybug
Didion punctatum is a small dusky lady beetle in the Coccinellidae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the "twice-stained miniature" or "twice-stained ." The has been recorded in Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. It belongs to the dusky lady beetle group, which are generally smaller and less brightly colored than the familiar spotted ladybugs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Didion punctatum: //ˈdɪdiˌɒn pʌŋkˈtɑːtəm//
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences in Canada include Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba.
Similar Taxa
- Anobium punctatumDifferent with same specific epithet; A. punctatum is a in Anobiidae, not a lady beetle