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Lady Beetle - Exochomus californicus
Copyright © 2018 Jim Moore

Lady Beetle - Exochomus californicus
In Westwood - elevation 5100ft, Lassen County, California, USA
August 18, 2017
Size: Body Length 3.5mm
Looks very similar to species Exochomus californicus; see here: (1).
Confirmation or otherwise is appreciated - thank you.
(Found deceased, so not the best portraits)

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Contributed by Jim Moore on 19 December, 2018 - 11:41pm
Last updated 20 December, 2018 - 9:57pm

Moved tentatively
Moved from Lady Beetles.
… James Bailey, 20 December, 2018 - 9:57pm login or register to post comments

Do you have a microscope?
It would good to see a close up of the tarsal claw, and if there are any hairs on the elytra (they will be very small if present).
… James Bailey, 20 December, 2018 - 9:56pm login or register to post comments

 
Hi again,
I viewed the elytra under the microscope. The elytra is glossy with with many evenly spaced very small punctures. Using various angles of light I was not able to see any tiny hairs on the elytras surface, even under sharp focus. I was not able to get any close up views of the tarsal claw; or any photos through the small scope. Hope this helps - one way or another.
… Jim Moore, 4 January, 2019 - 2:50pm login or register to post comments

 
Hi James,
I do have a small microscope. After the holidays I will check to see if I can find the specimen, and view it under the scope. Not sure if I will be able to get photos with with my camera; but I will try. My thanks for the tentative ID.
… Jim Moore, 23 December, 2018 - 11:32pm login or register to post comments

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