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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;. <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 Promoted

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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  1. View Patomarazul's profile
    Patomarazul
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    Nice pattern, I have never seen this one before! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View Gary B's profile
      Gary B
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      Apparently widespread in the eastern US but I've only seen it this one time. Subspecies kirbyi is similar but with a more pronouned 'w' shape on the elytra. Hoping to find that one someday. Posted 5 years ago
      1. View Patomarazul's profile
        Patomarazul
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        good luck! looking forward to your spotting of that one too! :-) Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
  3. View Paul Dirksen's profile
    Paul Dirksen
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    Very nice find Gary. Posted 5 years ago

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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 11:49 in 4408 Miller Rd, Barnum, MN 55707, USA.
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