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Didion longulum
dusky lady beetle
Didion longulum is a species of lady beetle (Coccinellidae) in the genus Didion, characterized by its dull, non-reflective coloration that distinguishes it from the typically bright, spotted lady beetles. The species is native to North America and has been documented in western Canada including Alberta and British Columbia. Like other members of its genus, it belongs to a group sometimes referred to as "dusky lady beetles" due to their subdued appearance. The genus Didion is relatively small and understudied compared to more familiar lady beetle genera.
Didion punctatum
twice-stained miniature, twice-stained ladybug
Didion punctatum is a small dusky lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, native to North America. It is commonly known as the "twice-stained miniature" or "twice-stained ladybug." The species has been recorded in Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. It belongs to the dusky lady beetle group, which are generally smaller and less brightly colored than the familiar spotted ladybugs.
Nephus georgei
George's lady beetle, Farmer's lady beetle
Nephus georgei is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as George's lady beetle or Farmer's lady beetle. It belongs to the genus Nephus, a group of dusky lady beetles characterized by their diminutive size and often subdued coloration compared to the brightly patterned lady beetles of the genus Coccinella. The species is known from limited records in North America.
Nephus ornatus
ornate lady beetle
Nephus ornatus is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the ornate lady beetle. It is classified among the dusky lady beetles, a group characterized by generally subdued coloration compared to the brightly patterned lady beetles more familiar to the public. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1850 and is known to occur across North America.
Nephus timberlakei
dusky lady beetle
Nephus timberlakei is a species of dusky lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It was described by Gordon in 1985 and is found in North America. The species belongs to the genus Nephus, a group of small lady beetles often referred to as dusky lady beetles due to their typically subdued coloration compared to the brightly colored Coccinellinae.
Scymnus americanus
American scymnus lady beetle
Scymnus americanus is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the American scymnus lady beetle. It is one of numerous species in the genus Scymnus, a group often referred to as dusky lady beetles due to their typically subdued coloration compared to the more familiar brightly colored lady beetles. The species is documented from North America, with records from Ontario and Québec in Canada.
Scymnus apicanus
apicanus lady beetle
Scymnus apicanus is a small lady beetle species described by Chapin in 1973. It belongs to the genus Scymnus, commonly known as dusky lady beetles due to their generally dark coloration. The species is known from North America and has two recognized subspecies: S. a. apicanus and S. a. pseudapicanus. Like other members of its genus, it is presumed to be a predator of small soft-bodied insects, though specific ecological studies are limited.
Scymnus caurinus
northwestern lady beetle
Scymnus caurinus, commonly known as the northwestern lady beetle, is a species of dusky lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is a small predatory beetle native to western North America, with records from the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. As a member of the genus Scymnus, it belongs to a group of lady beetles generally associated with aphid predation, though specific prey relationships for this species remain poorly documented. The species was described by Horn in 1895.
Scymnus consobrinus
consobrinous lady beetle
Scymnus consobrinus is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the consobrinous lady beetle. It belongs to the subfamily Scymninae, a group often referred to as dusky lady beetles due to their typically subdued coloration compared to the bright patterns of larger coccinellids. The species was described by John Lawrence LeConte in 1852 and is known to occur in North America. Like other members of Scymnus, it is likely a predator of small soft-bodied insects, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Scymnus difficilis
dusky lady beetle
Scymnus difficilis is a minute lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, described by Casey in 1899. Adults measure approximately 1.8–2.1 mm in length. The species is known from southern California and is part of the diverse Scymnus genus, which contains many small, often dark-colored lady beetles commonly referred to as dusky lady beetles.
Scymnus falli
Fall's lady beetle, Fall's dusky lady beetle
Scymnus falli is a small lady beetle species described by Gordon in 1976. It belongs to the subfamily Scymninae, commonly known as dusky lady beetles, which are generally smaller and more slender than the familiar brightly colored ladybugs. The species is known from North America, though specific details about its biology remain limited in published literature.
Scymnus horni
dusky lady beetle
Scymnus horni is a small lady beetle (family Coccinellidae) first described by Gorham in 1897. It is classified as a 'dusky lady beetle,' a common name applied to several Scymnus species with generally dark or inconspicuous coloration. The species has a notably broad geographic distribution spanning three distinct regions: Central America, North America, and Oceania. Like other members of Scymnus, it is presumed to be a predator of small soft-bodied insects such as aphids and scale insects, though specific prey records for this species are not documented.
Scymnus indianensis
Indiana lady beetle
Scymnus indianensis, commonly known as the Indiana lady beetle, is a small dusky lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It belongs to the genus Scymnus, which comprises minute lady beetles often characterized by their dull coloration and pubescent bodies. The species was described by Weise in 1929 and is documented from North America, with specific records from Ontario, Canada. Like other members of Scymninae, it is presumed to be a predator of small soft-bodied insects, though direct observations of its biology remain limited.
Scymnus iowensis
Iowa lady beetle
Scymnus iowensis, commonly known as the Iowa lady beetle, is a small species of dusky lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is native to North America and has been recorded from multiple Canadian provinces including British Columbia, Manitoba, and New Brunswick. The species was described by Thomas Casey in 1899.
Scymnus loewii
Loew's Lady Beetle
Scymnus loewii is a minute lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as Loew's lady beetle. It is among the smallest members of the family, with adults measuring under 2.5 mm. The species has a broad intercontinental distribution spanning Central America, North America, and Oceania.
Scymnus marginicollis
dusky lady beetle
Scymnus marginicollis is a species of dusky lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, first described by Mannerheim in 1843. It is recognized as a member of the subfamily Scymninae, a group of small lady beetles often referred to as 'dusky' or 'scymnine' lady beetles due to their typically dull coloration compared to the brightly colored Coccinellinae. The species is known to occur across North America with two recognized subspecies: S. marginicollis marginicollis and S. marginicollis borealis.
Scymnus nebulosus
Nebulous Lady Beetle, dusky lady beetle
Scymnus nebulosus, commonly known as the nebulous lady beetle, is a small dusky lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America and Oceania. The species is part of the Scymnus genus, which includes numerous small predatory beetles often referred to as dusky lady beetles due to their typically dark or dull coloration compared to the more brightly colored lady beetles in other genera.
Scymnus nevadensis
Nevada lady beetle
Scymnus nevadensis is a small dusky lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the Nevada lady beetle. The species was described by Weise in 1929. It is known from North America, though specific details about its biology and ecology remain poorly documented.
Scymnus semiruber
Scymnus semiruber is a species of dusky lady beetle (family Coccinellidae) described by Horn in 1895. It belongs to the genus Scymnus, a group of small lady beetles often characterized by their inconspicuous coloration and association with scale insects. The species is known from North America, though published biological details remain sparse.