Scymnus kansanus
Casey, 1899
Kansas Lady Beetle
Scymnus kansanus, commonly known as the Kansas lady , is a small dusky lady beetle in the Coccinellidae. It was described by Thomas Casey in 1899. The is recorded from North America, with specific distribution records from Canada (Ontario and Québec) and the United States. It belongs to the Scymnus, a diverse group of small lady beetles often characterized by their subdued coloration and association with scale insects and other small prey.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Scymnus kansanus: /ˈsɪmnəs ˈkænˌseɪnəs/
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Distribution
North America; confirmed records from Ontario and Québec in Canada, and the United States. The specific epithet 'kansanus' suggests a type locality or early collection from Kansas, though this is not explicitly confirmed in available sources.