Coccidophilus

Brèthes, 1905

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A of lady beetles ( Coccinellidae) established by Brèthes in 1905. The genus contains approximately 20 described , predominantly distributed in South America and the Caribbean. The etymology ('coccid-' + '-philus') suggests an association with scale insects (Coccoidea), though this relationship has been documented for relatively few species.

Pronunciation

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Distribution

South America and Caribbean region. have been recorded in Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, and Caribbean islands.

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