Nephus sordidus
(Horn, 1895)
Little Brown Mealybug Destroyer, Sordid Ladybug
Nephus sordidus is a small dusky lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. Commonly known as the little brown destroyer or sordid , this is found in North America. It belongs to the Nephus, a group of minute lady beetles often associated with scale insects and mealybugs. The species was originally described by Horn in 1895 and has been documented in Canadian provinces including Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nephus sordidus: //ˈnɛfəs ˈsɔrdɪdəs//
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Distribution
North America. Documented occurrences in Canada: Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan.
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Taxonomic Note
This has been treated under the synonym Scymnobius sordidus in some sources. The accepted current placement is in the Nephus.