Coccidophilus marginatus

(LeConte, 1878)

Coccidophilus marginatus is a of lady beetle in the Coccinellidae, originally described by LeConte in 1878 under the Pentilia. It is a small coccinellid distributed across North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba) and the United States. Like other members of its genus, it is likely associated with insect prey, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented in the available literature.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Coccidophilus marginatus: /kɒk.sɪˈdɒf.ɪ.ləs mɑːr.dʒɪˈneɪ.təs/

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Distribution

North America; specifically recorded from Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba in Canada, with broader distribution across the continent.

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