Brumoides andamanensis
| Brumoides andamanensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Brumoides |
| Species: | B. andamanensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Brumoides andamanensis Poorani, 2023 | |
Brumoides andamanensis is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in India (Andaman Islands).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 2.2–2.8 mm (0.087–0.110 in). The head is black in females and yellow and black in males. The pronotum has an hourglass-shaped median macula.[3]
Life history
They have been recorded preying on Aspidiotus destructor.[3]
Etymology
The species name is derived from the type locality.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Brumoides at Catalogue of Life". Nicolson, D., Alexander, S., Hodson, A., Mitchell, D., Orrell, T., & Perez-Gelabert, D. The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (version 2026-05-27). In O. Bánki, Y. Roskov, M. Döring, G. Ower, D. R. Hernández Robles, C. A. Plata Corredor, T. Stjernegaard Jeppesen, A. Örn, T. Pape, D. Hobern, S. Garnett, H. Little, R. E. DeWalt, J. Miller, T. Orrell, R. Aalbu, J. Abbott, C. Abreu, A. Acero P, et al., Catalogue of Life (2026-06-19 XR). Amsterdam, Netherlands: Catalogue of Life Foundation. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Poorani, J. (2023). "An illustrated guide to the lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) of the Indian Subcontinent. Part II. Tribe Chilocorini". Zootaxa. 5378 (1): 1–108. Retrieved August 20, 2026.