Identification
Gordon's Figures - The elongate marginal spot on the elytron along with the less convex form distinguish
H. fastidiosa from the other members of this group.
(1) Range
w. N. Amer: CA-NM-AB-BC -
Map (open circles) (1)(BG data)
Remarks
Type locality: San Diego Co., California
(1)See Also
The 3 species in the
gemma group are very closely related, making this group one most closely knit units of N. Amer.
Hyperaspis.
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gemma group:
Hyperaspis gemma Casey
Hyperaspis conspirans Casey
Hyperaspis fastidiosa Casey
Print References
Casey, T.L. 1908. Notes on the Coccinellidae, The Canadian Entomologist 40: 393-421. (
p. 414)