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Chilocorus stigma
Twice-stabbed Lady Beetle, Twice-stabbed Ladybird Beetle
Chilocorus stigma, commonly known as the twice-stabbed lady beetle, is a predatory coccinellid native to eastern North America. It is recognized by its glossy black elytra each bearing a single red spot, giving the appearance of two "stabs." The species primarily inhabits forested environments where it preys on scale insects and other small arthropods. It has been introduced to Hawaii and is valued as a biological control agent, though it is not commercially available for this purpose.