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Coccinella hieroglyphica mannerheimi Taking nectar from flowers of a cultivated red currant.<br /> <br /> Identification to subspecies level based on the description in &quot;Changes in the status and geographic ranges of Canadian Lady Beetles (Coccinellinae) and the selection of candidates for risk assessment&quot;. <br /> <a href="http://www.cbucommons.ca/science/biology/images/uploads/Foundation_Lady_Beetles2009.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.cbucommons.ca/science/biology/images/uploads/Foundation_Lady_Beetles2009.pdf</a><br /> <br /> &quot;Coccinella h. mannerheimi is small (3.7-4.7mm) and red-orange with similar markings to C. h. kirbyi, but with a less defined W-shaped marking across the front end of its elytra.&quot; Coccinella hieroglyphica,Coccinella hieroglyphica mannerheimi,Geotagged,Hieroglyphic Ladybird,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Coccinella hieroglyphica mannerheimi

Taking nectar from flowers of a cultivated red currant.

Identification to subspecies level based on the description in "Changes in the status and geographic ranges of Canadian Lady Beetles (Coccinellinae) and the selection of candidates for risk assessment".
http://www.cbucommons.ca/science/biology/images/uploads/Foundation_Lady_Beetles2009.pdf

"Coccinella h. mannerheimi is small (3.7-4.7mm) and red-orange with similar markings to C. h. kirbyi, but with a less defined W-shaped marking across the front end of its elytra."

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The Hieroglyphic Ladybird

The Hieroglyphic Ladybird (Coccinella hieroglyphica) is a species of beetle in family Coccinellidae. They live in heath and moorland habitats to heights of 1,200 meters, on different Ericaceae, feeding on aphids.

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Uploaded Aug 6, 2020. Captured May 18, 2020 11:47 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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  • SAMSUNG-SM-G930A
  • f/1.7
  • 1/3143s
  • ISO50
  • 4.2mm