Carinodulinka baja
Attenuate Lady Beetle
Carinodulinka baja is a of lady beetle ( Coccinellidae) known by the Attenuate Lady Beetle. The Carinodulinka was established relatively recently in coccinellid . Very little published information exists regarding this species' , distribution, or distinguishing characteristics. It is not among the commonly encountered North American coccinellids.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Carinodulinka baja: /ˌkæɹɪˌnoʊduˈlɪŋkə ˈbɑːjə/
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Taxonomic Note
The Carinodulinka represents a relatively recent addition to coccinellid classification. The specific epithet 'baja' suggests a possible association with the Baja California region, though this has not been confirmed in the available literature. No observations of this have been recorded in iNaturalist as of the source date.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- UC Davis Entomologists Honored in PBESA Award Competitions | Bug Squad
- A new species of Xenorhipus from Baja California | Beetles In The Bush
- New species and a review of the genus Tragidion | Beetles In The Bush
- Mexican Siesta | Beetles In The Bush
- Bug Eric: Spider Sunday: Homalonychus