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… Harsi S. Parker, 23 May, 2009 - 12:39am

Hippodamia convergens?

You should wait for someone else to confirm, but I believe this is probably a spotless form of the Covergent Lady Beetle.

Although I couldn't find an image in the guide that completely matched yours, please see the comments attached to this image:

And, also the comments on this post of mine which may also be useful:

http://bugguide.net/node/view/262321#399070

… Harsi S. Parker, 22 May, 2009 - 12:37pm

I second that!

It looks like a Convergent to me as well, Though I am no expert.

… HandsOff, 22 May, 2009 - 12:57pm

object to H. convergens

unfortunatly "specimens having the elytral maculation reduced or absent are difficult to recognize with examination of male genitalia"(1). Several other candidates include H. quinquesignata, H. galcialis, H. moesta bowditchi, etc.

Please keep at genus level.

… Tim R. Moyer, 22 May, 2009 - 1:04pm

This is why I'm thankful for the experts on this site...

Definitely listen to Tim, he knows more about lady beetles than most of us could ever hope to learn!

… Harsi S. Parker, 22 May, 2009 - 1:11pm

...Tim is the expert, however...

...I also would point out the slightly elongated shape of the abdomen, and what could be three very tiny faint spots on the elytron, to the upper right of the photo.

However, it is still just speculation. The presence of nearby definitely identified Convergent Lady Beetles would give more strength to the speculation.

… HandsOff, 22 May, 2009 - 1:44pm

Hippodamia

Hippodamia sp. it is. Thanks for the help.

… Roland Barth, 22 May, 2009 - 2:57pm