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Hippodamia quindecimmaculata
Scarce Convergent Ladybeetle
Hippodamia quindecimmaculata is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae, measuring 5-7 mm in length. It is characterized by pale spots on the pronotum and heavily maculate (spotted) elytra. The species has a limited known distribution in North America, with records from Ontario, Saskatchewan, and several midwestern and southern U.S. states including Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. It appears to be relatively uncommon, with few documented observations.