Scymnus difficilis
Casey, 1899
dusky lady beetle
Scymnus difficilis is a minute in the , described by Casey in 1899. measure approximately 1.8–2.1 mm in length. The is known from southern California and is part of the diverse Scymnus , which contains many small, often dark-colored lady beetles commonly referred to as dusky lady beetles.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scymnus difficilis: /ˈsɪmnəs dɪˈfɪsɪlɪs/
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Distribution
Southern California, North America.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
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