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Western Blood-Red Lady Beetle

Cycloneda polita

Photo by Allen Hoof
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small red beetle with hemi-ellipsoidal body, lacking markings on its upper abdomen or thorax, ~ 5 mm length overall.

Habitat:

Pacific Northwest suburban area.

Notes:

Spotted on vegetation in a backyard.

Reference Links:

Species Cycloneda polita - Western Blood-Red Lady Beetle - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Western Blood-red Lady Beetle

Cycloneda polita

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ForestDragon
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Comments (2)
Allen Hoof
ForestDragon: Thanks for the ID. I agree, and have edited to spotted to reflect it.
keithp2012
Ladybug without spots, not sure on species need better photo of near the head
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PublishedJuly 24, 2013

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