Scymnus falli

Gordon, 1976

Fall's lady beetle, Fall's dusky lady beetle

Scymnus falli is a small described by Gordon in 1976. It belongs to the Scymninae, commonly known as dusky lady beetles, which are generally smaller and more slender than the familiar brightly colored . The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain limited in published literature.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Scymnus falli: /ˈsɪmnəs ˈfælaɪ/

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Identification

Members of Scymnus are distinguished from other by their small size (typically 2–4 mm), elongated oval body shape, and relatively uniform coloration lacking bold spots or patterns. Scymnus falli can be separated from other Scymnus by specific characters in the male and other subtle morphological features described in the original species description.

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Distribution

Recorded from North America; specific state or provincial records are sparse.

Similar Taxa

Scymnus kansanusSimilar size and general appearance; requires examination of for definitive separation.
Other Scymnus speciesMany Scymnus share the characteristic small, dark, unspotted appearance; precise identification relies on microscopic examination of specific morphological characters.