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Phytophagous Ladybird

Epilachna mexicana

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Phytophagous Ladybird is a Laydybird that eats plants.

Habitat:

Cloud forest, oak trees.

Reference Links:

Coccinellidae (ladybird beetles)

Species ID Suggestions

Phytophagous Ladybird

Epilachna mexicana

Reference Link
bayucca
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Comments (2)
LuisStevens
Thank you Bayucca for the ID and the links. Who knew it came in yellow too.
bayucca
Coccinellidae, Epilachninae, Epilachna mexicana, yellow form. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/110236151 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/19556168

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PublishedAugust 31, 2014

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