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Variable Ladybirds (Mating)

Coelophora inaequalis

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14.33, 121.09

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Description:

A Variable Lady Beetle (Coelophora inaequalis) mating with a red-dotted black morph of C. inaequalis.

Related spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21593082

Habitat:

Backyard, spotted on the Yellow Alder plant.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
AgnesAdiqueTalavera
Thanks Chief. I really am not sure if they are same species. I could not find yet a matching ID for the black&red ladybird. I'm still searching for its ID. Also, the male is smaller (just about 4-5mm) compared to the female Variable Lady Beetle.

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PublishedApril 29, 2013

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