Scymnus garlandicus
Casey, 1899
garland lady beetle
Scymnus garlandicus, commonly known as the garland lady , is a small dusky lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. It belongs to the Scymninae, a group of minute lady beetles often characterized by their diminutive size and inconspicuous coloration. The was described by Casey in 1899 and is recorded from North America. Like other members of Scymnus, it is presumed to be a of small soft-bodied insects, though specific biological details remain poorly documented.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scymnus garlandicus: //ˈsɪmnəs ɡɑːrˈlændɪkʊs//
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Distribution
North America
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Taxonomic note
Scymnus garlandicus was described by Thomas L. Casey in 1899. The Scymnus is part of the Scymninae, which contains some of the smallest lady beetles, many measuring less than 3 mm in length.
Data limitations
No observations are recorded in iNaturalist for this , and published biological information appears sparse. This may reflect genuine rarity, undercollection due to small size, or identification challenges rather than absence.