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Spotted Lady Beetle
Coleomegilla maculata
33.7339, -96.7746
Field Notes
Description:
Pink to red, oval, with six black spots on each elytron (wing cover). Pronotum (between head and wings) pink or yellowish with two large triangular black spots. Head black with pink or red triangular marking. One species in North America, with three subspecies
Habitat:
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge: The primary purpose of the refuge is to protect and manage 11,320 acres of habitat for refuge and breeding ground purposes for migratory birds and other wildlife. The Refuge includes about 6,500 acres of uplands, 4,000 acres of open water, 500 acres of wetlands, and 400 acres of croplands.
Notes:
Flew in and laded on the truck window as I was photographing a row of turtles.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 19, 2013
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