Spotted-elytra
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Brachiacantha testudo
Turtle Lady, Texas Ten-spotted Spurleg
A small North American lady beetle distinguished by its distinctive spotted pattern and turtle-like appearance. Adults measure 2.25–3.30 mm. The species has been recorded from Texas and is known by two common names reflecting its appearance and distribution.
Hippodamia oregonensis
Oregon Lady Beetle
Hippodamia oregonensis is a small lady beetle species in the family Coccinellidae. Adults measure approximately 4–5 mm in length. The species is native to western North America and has been documented in Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. It is distinguished by a black pronotum with yellow lateral and apical borders and elytra bearing black spots.
Peltodytes duodecimpunctatus
A small crawling water beetle in the family Haliplidae. Adults are recognized by the distinctive pattern of dark spots on the pale elytra. The species occurs in freshwater habitats across eastern and central North America. It is one of the more frequently encountered Peltodytes species in the region.
Xanthonia decemnotata
ten-spotted leaf beetle
Xanthonia decemnotata is a small leaf beetle in the family Chrysomelidae, commonly known as the ten-spotted leaf beetle. It is native to eastern North America, with a range extending from the Canadian prairies to the northeastern United States. The species is characterized by its reddish-brown elytra marked with ten black spots. It is one of several species in the genus Xanthonia, which are generally associated with leaf-feeding habits on various plants.