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Subfamily Coccinellinae
Classification Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Insecta (Insects)
Order Coleoptera (Beetles)
Suborder Polyphaga (Water, Rove, Scarab, Longhorn, Leaf and Snout Beetles)
Superfamily Cucujoidea (Flower, Flat Bark and Ladybird Beetles)
Family Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
Subfamily Coccinellinae
Explanation of Names Author: Latreille, 1807 Numbers Two tribes with 21 genera in North America, according to American Beetles(1)
Tribe Coccinellini Latreille, 1807
Genus Paranaemia Casey, 1899
Genus Naemia Mulsant, 1850
Genus Coleomegilla Timberlake, 1920
Genus Ceratomegilla Crotch, 1873
Genus Hippodamia Dejean, 1837
Genus Anisosticta Dejean, 1837
Genus Macronaemia Casey, 1899
Genus Aphidecta Weise, 1899
Genus Adalia Mulsant, 1850
Genus Coccinella Linnaeus, 1758
Genus Cycloneda Crotch, 1871
Genus Harmonia Mulsant, 1850
Genus Anatis Mulsant, 1850
Genus Myzia Mulsant, 1846
Genus Calvia Mulsant, 1850
Genus Propylea Mulsant, 1846
Genus Coelophora Mulsant, 1850
Genus Neoharmonia Crotch, 1871
Genus Mulsantina Weise, 1906
Tribe Halyziini Mulsant, 1846
Genus Psyllobora Dejean, 1836 Food Tribe Coccinellini feeds on insects and insect eggs, including aphids and other heteropterans, caterpillars, fly larvae, and scale insects. Some species supplement their diet with plant pollen.
Tribe Halyziini feeds on fungus, such as powdery mildew. Remarks This subfamily contains many of the most familiar lady beetles - because they feed on agricultural pests and plant mold, they are a common sight in fields, yards, and gardens. Contributed by Abigail M. Parker on 4 October, 2009 - 6:04pm Last updated 9 October, 2009 - 12:05pm |
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