Nipus
Casey, 1899
Species Guides
1Nipus is a of lady beetles in the Coccinellidae, established by Casey in 1899. The genus comprises at least four described distributed in North America: N. biplagiatus and N. niger (both described by Casey, 1899), and N. occiduus and N. planatus (both described by Gordon, 1970). These beetles are part of the diverse Coccinellidae family, which includes many species valued for on pest insects.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nipus: /ˈniː.pus/
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Distribution
North America. have been recorded in western regions (N. occiduus, N. planatus from California per species epithets and Gordon's 1970 descriptions) and more broadly in the United States (N. biplagiatus, N. niger).
Similar Taxa
- ScymnusBoth are small Coccinellidae with somewhat elongate bodies, but Scymnus is more diverse and widespread; Nipus may be distinguished by specific elytral patterns and male genitalia structure per original descriptions.
- NephusSimilar in size and general form; Nephus often have distinctive color patterns with pale spots on dark backgrounds, whereas Nipus species tend toward darker, less contrasting coloration.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
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