Mimoscymnus pseudomacula
| Mimoscymnus pseudomacula | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Mimoscymnus |
| Species: | M. pseudomacula |
| Binomial name | |
| Mimoscymnus pseudomacula Gordon, 2002 | |
Mimoscymnus pseudomacula is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Colombia.
Description
Adults reach a length of about 1.8–2.5 mm. Adults are black, although the elytron has a large yellow median area.
Etymology
The species name refers to its similarity with Mimoscymnus macula.[1]
References
- ^ Gordon, Robert D. (1994). "South American Coccinellidae (Coleoptera). Part III (lege IV): Definition of Exoplectrinae Crotch, Azyinae Mulsant, and Coccidulinae Crotch; a taxonomic revision of Coccidulini" (PDF). Revista Brasileira de Entomologia. 38 (3/4): 681–775. Retrieved August 17, 2025.