Chrysaster on-canavalia
Chrysaster on-canavalia is a of lady beetle ( Coccinellidae) in the Chilocorinae. This species is known from limited documented records, primarily associated with tropical regions. It belongs to a characterized by small, often inconspicuous coccinellids that differ in from the more familiar brightly colored lady beetles. The specific epithet references Canavalia, a legume genus, suggesting a potential ecological association.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Chrysaster on-canavalia: /ˈkɹaɪsˌæstər ɒn kəˌnævəˈliə/
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Host Associations
- Canavalia - plant associationSpecific epithet suggests ecological connection to this legume , though precise nature of association is undocumented
Similar Taxa
- Chrysaster ostensiboCongeneric in the same , sharing general body plan and characteristics; distinguished by differences in elytral coloration and punctation patterns where documented