Lady-beetle
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Hyperaspis conviva
Hyperaspis conviva is a small lady beetle native to North America. Adults measure 2.70–3.80 mm and display a black body with red spot patterning similar to Hyperaspis signata. The species is a specialized predator of scale insects, with larvae producing a distinctive white waxy coating that serves as camouflage and protection against ants and other predators. The waxy larvae are frequently mistaken for mealybugs, leading to unnecessary mortality from insecticide applications.
Hyperaspis cruenta
bloody lady beetle
Hyperaspis cruenta, commonly known as the bloody lady beetle, is a small predatory lady beetle native to North America. Adults measure approximately 2.50–2.65 mm in length and exhibit sexual dimorphism in pronotum coloration. The species is known from Texas and New Mexico, with limited documented observations. Like other Hyperaspis species, it likely preys on scale insects, though specific dietary records for this species are sparse.
Hyperaspis disconotata
disk-marked lady beetle
Hyperaspis disconotata, commonly known as the disk-marked lady beetle, is a small predatory beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 2.30–2.80 mm in length and are characterized by five yellow spots on the elytra. The species is native to North America, with records from Alberta, Quebec, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin. As a member of the Hyperaspis genus, it is a specialized predator of scale insects, contributing to biological control of these plant pests.
Hyperaspis disrupta
Hyperaspis disrupta is a small lady beetle native to southwestern North America. Adults measure 1.60–1.80 mm and are distinguished by yellow anterior and lateral borders on the pronotum in males, with elytra bearing discal and apical spots. The species is a specialist predator of scale insects. Its larvae are covered in white waxy secretions that serve as camouflage and protection against ant attacks, making them frequently mistaken for mealybugs or other pests.
Hyperaspis dissoluta
dissolute lady beetle
Hyperaspis dissoluta is a small lady beetle native to western North America. Adults measure 2.0–2.75 mm and are characterized by black elytra with yellow or red markings. The species is a specialized predator of scale insects, with larvae that produce a distinctive white waxy coating for protection. Two subspecies are recognized: H. d. dissoluta and H. d. nevadica, differing in size and elytral pattern.
Hyperaspis dobzhanskyi
Dobzhansky's lady beetle
Hyperaspis dobzhanskyi is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, known from Arizona in the southwestern United States. Adults measure approximately 2.45 mm in length. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are notable for producing waxy secretions that camouflage them among scale insects, their primary prey. Like other Hyperaspis species, it likely serves as a biological control agent of scale insect pests.
Hyperaspis fastidiosa
fastidious lady beetle
Hyperaspis fastidiosa is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the fastidious lady beetle. Adults measure 2.10–2.80 mm in length and exhibit sexual dimorphism in pronotum coloration. The species is native to western North America, with records from the Canadian prairies through the western United States. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is presumed to be a predator of scale insects.
Hyperaspis gemina
twin-spotted lady beetle
Hyperaspis gemina is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the twin-spotted lady beetle. The species is native to eastern North America, with confirmed records from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Adults are characterized by their small size, yellow head, and distinctive elytral pattern featuring two yellow spots. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, this species is predatory and associated with scale insects.
Hyperaspis gemma Casey, 1899
Hyperaspis gemma is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae native to southwestern North America. Adults measure 2.20–2.80 mm and exhibit distinct sexual dimorphism in pronotal coloration. The species belongs to a genus known for predation on scale insects, though specific ecological details for H. gemma remain limited.
Hyperaspis globula
globular lady beetle
Hyperaspis globula is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as the globular lady beetle. Adults measure approximately 1.8–2 mm in length. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in pronotum coloration: males have a yellow anterior border, while females have a black anterior border. It is recorded from Texas and is part of a genus known for preying on scale insects.
Hyperaspis haematosticta
Hyperaspis haematosticta is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 2.70–3.80 mm in length. The species is native to North America, with documented records from New Mexico and Arizona. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a predator of scale insects.
Hyperaspis imitator
Hyperaspis imitator is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, described by Gordon in 1985. The species is known from Texas and is part of a genus whose larvae are specialized predators of scale insects. Adults are approximately 2–2.25 mm in length with distinctive black elytra marked by a discal spot and lateral yellow vitta.
Hyperaspis inedita
Hyperaspis inedita is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.65–3 mm in length. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in pronotal coloration: males have a yellow anterior margin and lateral area on the pronotum, while females have a black anterior margin with a yellow lateral area. A red spot is present on each elytron. The species is found in the southeastern and central United States.
Hyperaspis jovialis
Jovial Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis jovialis is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, known from western North America. Adults measure 2.40–2.80 mm and exhibit sexual dimorphism in pronotum coloration. The species belongs to a genus whose larvae are specialized predators of scale insects, often producing waxy coatings for camouflage and protection. Adults display variable elytral color patterns ranging from black with orange spots to orange with black markings.
Hyperaspis lateralis
Lateral Sigil Lady Beetle, lateral lady beetle
Hyperaspis lateralis is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, native to Central and North America. Adults measure 2.50–3.80 mm and exhibit sexual dimorphism in pronotum coloration: males have yellow anterior margins and lateral areas, while females have entirely black pronota. The species is one of several Hyperaspis known to prey on scale insects.
Hyperaspis levrati
Levrat's lady beetle
Hyperaspis levrati is a small lady beetle native to North America, recorded from Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. Adults measure 2.2–3.0 mm. Males display a yellow anterior margin and lateral area of the pronotum, while females have a black anterior margin with yellow lateral areas. The elytra bear four or sometimes five spots. Like other Hyperaspis species, it is a specialized predator of scale insects.
Hyperaspis lugubris
lugubrious lady beetle
Hyperaspis lugubris, commonly known as the lugubrious lady beetle, is a small North American lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.40–3.30 mm in length. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in pronotum coloration: males have a reddish yellow pronotum often with darkened areas, while females have a black pronotum with yellow lateral margins and a yellow head. The elytra bear three spots. It is one of several Hyperaspis species native to North America that specialize in preying on scale insects.
Hyperaspis nigrosuturalis
Hyperaspis nigrosuturalis is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults reach approximately 3.40 mm in length. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in coloration: males have yellow heads and yellow lateral margins on the pronotum, while females have black heads and entirely black pronota. The elytra are red with black margins in both sexes. It is native to North America, with records from Florida.
Hyperaspis octavia
Octavia Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis octavia is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, measuring approximately 2.5 mm in length. It is native to North America and has been recorded from Mississippi, Quebec, Michigan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a specialist predator of scale insects. The species exhibits distinctive coloration with a shiny black body and pale red-brown spots, along with paler brown legs.
Hyperaspis octonotata
eight-spotted lady beetle
Hyperaspis octonotata, commonly known as the eight-spotted lady beetle, is a small predatory beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.3–3.5 mm in length and are characterized by four distinct spots on each elytron. The species is native to North America, with a distribution spanning from the western United States to southernmost Texas. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a specialized predator of scale insects and other small soft-bodied insects.
Hyperaspis oculaticauda
eye-tailed lady beetle
Hyperaspis oculaticauda, the eye-tailed lady beetle, is a small predatory lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 1.80–2.40 mm in length and are characterized by black elytra with a single apical spot. The species is native to western North America, with confirmed records from California, Nevada, and Oregon. Like other Hyperaspis species, it is a specialized predator of scale insects.
Hyperaspis oculifera
Hyperaspis oculifera is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, recorded from Arizona. Adults measure 2.0–2.6 mm in length. The species exhibits sexual dimorphism in pronotal coloration: males have yellow anterior margins and lateral areas of the pronotum, while females have a black anterior margin with yellow lateral areas. Each elytron bears a yellow spot. As a member of the genus Hyperaspis, it is likely a predator of scale insects, though specific prey records for this species are not documented.
Hyperaspis ornatella
Hyperaspis ornatella is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 2.4–2.6 mm in length. Males have a yellow head and pronotum with a large rectangular black medial area; females have a black head and similar pronotal pattern. The elytra are black with yellow spots. The species name derives from Latin ornamentum, referencing its distinctive color pattern. The species is known from Florida and is part of a genus whose larvae are important biological control agents of scale insects.
Hyperaspis osculans
Hyperaspis osculans is a small lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.50–3.10 mm. The species is native to North America and has been recorded from California. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a predator of scale insects. The larvae produce a white waxy coating that serves as camouflage and protection against predators.
Hyperaspis paludicola
swamp lady beetle
Hyperaspis paludicola, the swamp lady beetle, is a small North American lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 1.70–2.10 mm in length. The species is a specialized predator of scale insects and mealybugs, with larvae that produce distinctive white waxy secretions for protection. It has been recorded from Alberta, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina.
Hyperaspis pinguis
Hyperaspis pinguis is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 3.30–3.50 mm in length. The species is known from Arizona in North America and is closely related to Hyperaspis lateralis, from which it can be distinguished by specific pronotal coloration patterns. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, this species is a predator of scale insects and likely contributes to biological control of these pests in its native range.
Hyperaspis pleuralis
Side-spotted Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis pleuralis is a small lady beetle native to western North America, measuring 1.95–2.85 mm in length. Males are distinguished by yellow coloration on the lateral and anterolateral areas of the pronotum. The species exhibits typical Hyperaspis biology: larvae produce a white waxy coating that camouflages them among scale insects while providing protection from predators and ants. Both larvae and adults are specialized predators of scale insects, making them valuable biological control agents in natural and ornamental ecosystems.
Hyperaspis postica
postica lady beetle
Hyperaspis postica, the postica lady beetle, is a small North American lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.30–3.10 mm in length. The species is distinguished by a single apical spot on each elytron that varies in size and shape. It occurs from British Columbia to southern California, with additional records from Alberta, Arizona, and Colorado. Like other Hyperaspis species, it is likely a predator of scale insects.
Hyperaspis proba
esteemed lady beetle, esteemed sigil lady beetle
Hyperaspis proba, commonly known as the esteemed lady beetle, is a small species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is native to North America with a recorded range extending from Maine to South Carolina and westward to South Dakota and western Texas. Adults measure approximately 2–3 mm in length and exhibit sexual dimorphism in pronotal coloration.
Hyperaspis punctata
Hyperaspis punctata is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, native to North America with confirmed records from Texas. Adults measure 1.70–2.30 mm in length. The species belongs to a genus of specialized scale insect predators whose larvae are covered in protective white wax. Like other Hyperaspis species, it likely functions as a biological control agent against scale insect pests.
Hyperaspis quadrioculata
Four-eyed Lady Beetle, Four-eyed Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis quadrioculata, commonly known as the four-eyed lady beetle, is a small predatory beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.7–4.0 mm and display variable color patterns on their elytra. The species is native to North America, with confirmed records from central and southern California. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it is a specialized predator of scale insects.
Hyperaspis querquesi
Hyperaspis querquesi is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 2.55–2.70 mm in length. The species is known from California, where it has been recorded in association with scale insects. Like other members of the genus Hyperaspis, it likely functions as a biological control agent of scale insect pests.
Hyperaspis rotunda
Hyperaspis rotunda is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, first described by Casey in 1899. It is native to North America, with confirmed records from Texas. The species belongs to a genus whose members are known as specialized predators of scale insects.
Hyperaspis schaefferi
Schaeffer's lady beetle, Schaeffer's Coastal Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis schaefferi is a small lady beetle (Coccinellidae) known from North America, with records primarily from Texas. Adults measure 2.20–2.75 mm in length. The species is distinguished from the similar Hyperaspis caseyi by having an incomplete lateral vitta on the elytron. As a member of the genus Hyperaspis, it is likely a predator of scale insects, though specific ecological data for this species are limited.
Hyperaspis signata
Red-spotted Sigil complex
Hyperaspis signata is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae, found in North America from Massachusetts to Florida and west to Wisconsin and Texas. Adults are small (2.6–4.0 mm), with males displaying yellow anterior and lateral margins on the pronotum. The elytra bear one or two yellow or red spots. The species includes two recognized subspecies: H. s. signata (eastern) and H. s. bicentralis (Oklahoma and Texas).
Hyperaspis significans
waxy lady beetle
Hyperaspis significans is a small lady beetle native to southwestern North America. Adults measure 2.20–2.65 mm and display distinct sexual dimorphism in pronotum coloration. The species is a specialized predator of scale insects, with larvae that produce a conspicuous white waxy coating for protection. Like other members of the genus, it serves as an important biological control agent against pest scales.
Hyperaspis taeniata
Ribboned lady beetle, Ribboned Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis taeniata, known as the ribboned lady beetle, is a small predatory beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.2–3 mm in length. Males are distinguished by a yellow lateral border on the pronotum. The species is native to western North America, with confirmed records from California, Arizona, and Utah. Like other Hyperaspis species, it is a specialist predator of scale insects and their eggs.
Hyperaspis troglodytes
troglodyte lady beetle
Hyperaspis troglodytes, known as the troglodyte lady beetle, is a small North American species in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 2.0-2.75 mm in length. The species is distinguished from similar Hyperaspis by the widely separated basal spots on the elytra. It has been recorded from six U.S. states and three Canadian provinces.
Hyperaspis undulata
undulate lady beetle, Undulate Sigil Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis undulata is a small North American lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 1.80–2.75 mm in length. The elytra are black with a distinctive lateral vitta (stripe). The species is distributed across much of North America, with records from Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Manitoba) and numerous U.S. states including Connecticut, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Limonia venusta
V-marked Lady Beetle
Limonia venusta, commonly known as the V-marked Lady Beetle, is a metallic blue beetle with a distinctive orange pronotum. The subspecies 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.
Macronaemia episcopalis
Episcopal Ladybird
Macronaemia episcopalis is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, known by the common name Episcopal Ladybird. Adults measure approximately 3.25–4 mm in length. The species is distributed across North America from Ontario and New York westward to Yukon and northern California, with additional records from Canadian provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. The genus Macronaemia currently contains three described species.
Mulsantina cyathigera
Ivory Lady Beetle
Mulsantina cyathigera is a small lady beetle (Coccinellidae) native to Central and North America, ranging from Guatemala through Mexico to the southern United States. Adults measure 3.3–4.7 mm and are characterized by a yellow body with distinctive brown markings: an M-shaped pattern on the pronotum and six spots on the elytra. The species is commonly known as the Ivory Lady Beetle.
Mulsantina hudsonica
Hudsonian lady beetle, Hudsonian Ladybird
Mulsantina hudsonica, known as the Hudsonian lady beetle, is a small predatory beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is native to North America with a broad transcontinental range. The species is recognized by its distinctive yellow coloration with black markings on the head and pronotum, and brown and black patterns on the elytra. It has been documented as a predator of the balsam woolly adelgid.
Mulsantina luteodorsa
clay-colored lady beetle, Saffron Lady Beetle
A small lady beetle measuring 3.8–4.6 mm, endemic to the southeastern United States. The pronotum is yellow with two black vittae, and the elytra are unmarked. It is one of the lesser-known species in the genus Mulsantina.
Mulsantina picta
Painted Lady Beetle, Pine Lady Beetle
Mulsantina picta is a small lady beetle native to North America, commonly found in pine forest habitats across the United States and southern Canada. The species is a specialized predator of aphids and adelgids associated with conifers. Adults measure 3.3–5.3 mm in length and exhibit variable elytral patterning. The species has been observed to dominate in older pine stands despite low aphid densities in these habitats.
Myzia interrupta
Broken-dashed Lady Beetle
Myzia interrupta, commonly known as the broken-dashed lady beetle, is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 6.5–8 mm in length and are characterized by pale yellowish-brown coloration with distinctive pronotal spotting and elytral markings. The species is found across western North America, from Alberta and British Columbia south to western Texas and California.
Myzia pullata
Streaked Lady Beetle
Myzia pullata, commonly known as the streaked lady beetle, is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is native to North America with a broad geographic range extending from Labrador to South Carolina and westward to Alberta and Colorado. Adults are relatively large for the family, measuring 6.5–8 mm in length, and display distinctive pale brownish-yellow coloration with dark brown markings on the pronotum.
Myzia subvittata
Subvittate Lady Beetle
Myzia subvittata is a North American lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure 5.7–8 mm in length and exhibit distinctive yellowish brown coloration with dark brown markings on the pronotum and elytra. The species has been documented from western Canada through the western United States to southern California.
Naemia seriata litigiosa
Western Seaside Lady Beetle
Naemia seriata litigiosa is a subspecies of lady beetle (Coccinellidae) known as the Western Seaside Lady Beetle. It is distributed in coastal regions of western North America and the Caribbean. The species belongs to a small genus of lady beetles associated with saline and coastal environments.
Neoharmonia venusta
V-marked Lady Beetle
Neoharmonia venusta is a species of lady beetle (Coccinellidae) found across much of North America and Mexico. The species comprises two recognized subspecies: N. v. venusta in the eastern and central United States, and N. v. ampla in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico. The nominate subspecies displays a metallic blue coloration with an orange pronotum, while the southwestern subspecies N. v. ampla is notably less commonly encountered.