Limonia venusta
V-marked Lady Beetle
Limonia venusta, commonly known as the V-marked Lady Beetle, is a metallic blue with a distinctive orange pronotum. The Neoharmonia venusta ampla is restricted to a narrow geographic range from central Arizona to south Texas. This beetle is not commonly encountered despite its striking appearance. It was documented during field surveys in New Mexico, specifically along the Middle Fork of the Gila River.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Limonia venusta: /lɪˈmoʊniə vəˈnʊstə/
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Distribution
The Neoharmonia venusta ampla occurs only from central Arizona to south Texas. Records exist from New Mexico (Middle Fork of the Gila River area).
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Taxonomic Note
The was originally identified as Neoharmonia venusta ampla, a of Neoharmonia venusta. The has since been revised to Limonia, making the current valid name Limonia venusta for the , with the subspecies designation potentially retained as Limonia venusta ampla.
Field Observation
Documented on August 29, 2015, during the New Mexico Blitz, found on vegetation along the Middle Fork of the Gila River near Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.