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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Beetles (Coleoptera) » Polyphaga » Series Cucujiformia » Coccinelloidea » Coccinellid group » Lady Beetles (Coccinellidae) » Unidentified immatures
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Coccinella difficilis?
Copyright © 2014 Chris Mallory

Coccinella difficilis?
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
June 12, 2014
Originally thought these were C. 7-punctata and I almost didn't even bother to take the photo. After reading Abigail's remarks here I think this could be an example of C. difficilis:

There were quite a few of these around, and I think a few of the pupae on the trees as well belonged to this species. If I can get a confirmation that this is indeed C . difficilis, I will be looking out for the adults as it seems the guide is currently lacking.
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Contributed by Chris Mallory on 16 June, 2014 - 3:13pm
Last updated 26 June, 2014 - 2:56am

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… v belov, 26 June, 2014 - 2:56am login or register to post comments

Thanks v for the crops and moves
I really need to get better about that.

Anyhow, I think I may have gotten over-excited on this one ... I suppose this one turns out to be boring old Hippodamia convergens? I had completely forgotten about that species but it's probably a better match...
… Chris Mallory, 16 June, 2014 - 3:50pm login or register to post comments

 
I'd rather wait for Mrs Parker
lovely pic, she'll get to it at some point and we'll know
… v belov, 26 June, 2014 - 2:58am login or register to post comments

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