Pseudaspidimerus infuscatus
| Pseudaspidimerus infuscatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Pseudaspidimerus |
| Species: | P. infuscatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pseudaspidimerus infuscatus Poorani, 2001 | |
Pseudaspidimerus infuscatus is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae.[1] It is found in India (Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu).[2][3]
Description
Adults reach a length of about 1.6–1.85 mm (0.063–0.073 in). The dorsal surface is reddish testaceous to darker brownish-testaceous, with the head lighter yellow and the sutural and surrounding areas of the elytra infuscate with dark brown or black. The scutellum is dark brownish testaceous.[3]
Life history
They have been recorded preying on aphids, including Aphis gossypii.[3]
References
- ↑ "Global Biodiversity Information Facility". gbif.org. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ ITIS (2026). "Pseudaspidimerus 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 19, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Poorani, J. (2024). "An illustrated guide to lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) of the Indian Subcontinent. Part 3. Tribe Aspidimerini". Zootaxa. 5431 (1): 1–89. Retrieved August 19, 2026.