Siola karpish
species of beetle
Siola karpish is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Peru (Amazonas, Huánuco).
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.8–3 mm (0.11–0.12 in). The head is black, while the antennae are yellowish brown. The pronotum is black with a greenish metallic sheen and with the anterior border yellow. The scutellum is black and the elytra are black with a greenish metallic sheen. The ventral surface is black and the abdomen is mostly yellowish-brown. The legs are mostly yellow. The pubescence is yellowish white.
Etymology
The species is named after the Karpish Tunnel, the collection site of the holotype.
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