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Nightshade ladybird

Epilachna paykulli?

Photo by KateBraun
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-26.2101, 32.0029

Field Notes

Description:

A red ladybird with black spots, finely furry.

Habitat:

savanna/woodland

Notes:

Observed at Siphiso campsite, Mlawula Nature Reserve.
Henosepilachna spp. are covered with fine hairs and appear dull; this specimen is hairless and glossy. ( http://www.ispot.org.za/node/134726 )
ID based on photo:
http://www.biodiversityexplorer.org/beetles/coccinellidae/epilachninae…

Reference Links:

Coccinellidae (ladybird beetles)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
KateBraun
Bo, thanks again for your suggestion - it led me to what I hope is the right species.
KateBraun
Bo, thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, it appears that this species is found in Asia and Australia, so this one might be related but a different species?
WildAdventress
looks similar to Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (28 Spotted Potato Ladybird)

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PublishedApril 28, 2014

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