Hyperaspis haematosticta
species of insect
Hyperaspis haematosticta is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from New Mexico and Arizona.
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.70-3.80 mm. The colour pattern of the pronotum is similar to that of Hyperaspis binotata. The elytron has a red discal spot and sometimes also an apical spot.
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