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Ladybird Beetle - Cycloneda munda

Ladybird Beetle - Cycloneda munda
Gatlinburg, Sevier County, Tennessee, USA
August 10, 2008
Beetle found at pond near UT Field Station, Gathering_2008. There were no black markings on the elytra. Tentatively ID'd as Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle.

Moved
Moved from Ladybird Beetles.

rather, Cycloneda munda - Polished Lady Beetle
first BugGuide record for Tennessee. see info on genus info page.

 
Thanks, Tim!
This certainly matches the other photos. I'm afraid that I've been a little lazy in regards to Lady Beetles, and just assume that they are all "those introduced bugs," since they are so variable. Thanks for your ID, I will move it to the appropriate page.

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