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Variable Ladybird

Coelophora inaequalis

Photo by John B.
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Field Notes

Description:

Coccinellidae; Coccinellinae; Coelophora inaequalis Fabricius, 1775. According to Wikipedia; "The variable ladybird gets its name from the black markings on the adult elytra, that vary from one individual to another." This copulating couple were spotted this afternoon at 2:00 pm.

Habitat:

I spotted this copulating pair in our backyard vegetable plot on String Beans (Vigna unguiculata) locally known as Sitaw.

Reference Links:

Coelophora inaequalis - Wikipedia, Sitaw, Vigna unguiculata sesquipedalis, long bean: Philippine Medicinal Herbs /…

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