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Variable Ladybird

Coelophora inaequalis

Photo by John B.
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Description:

Coccinellidae; Coccinellinae; Coccinellini; Coelophora inaequalis Fabricius, 1775. Wikipedia's comment that the black marks on the elytra "vary from one individual to another" is almost understated. The variety of markings on the elytra is pretty much unlimited. When I see a Ladybird which I think might be C. inaequalis, I make sure that I get a photo which shows the Pronotum and head. They, as far as I know, do not vary.

Habitat:

This Variable Ladybird was spotted in our backyard on String Beans (Vigna unguiculata) locally known as Sitaw. Plant information from - http://www.stuartxchange.org/Sitaw.html

Reference Links:

Coelophora inaequalis - Wikipedia

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