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Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle (Psyllobora vigintimaculata) At a 365nm UV light at a dense mixed forest edge. Geotagged,Psyllobora vigintimaculata,Summer,Twenty-spot Ladybird,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Twenty-spotted Lady Beetle (Psyllobora vigintimaculata)

At a 365nm UV light at a dense mixed forest edge.

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    Christine Young
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    Wow, nice one! And, looks like it has an STD as well... Posted 5 years ago
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      Christine Young
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      Some kind of Laboulbeniales fungus, similar to this:

      Hesperomyces harmoniae on Harmonia axyridis Not only did this beetle poop on me, but it has a parasitic fungus, Hesperomyces virescens, growing on its elytra. The fungus spreads during mating and through encounters with infected ladybugs; it can easily spread among ladybugs overwintering in groups. Despite the probable discomfort and sometimes impairments to movement, most infected ladybugs lead full and happy lives.<br /> <br /> Habitat: The beetle was attracted to a light in a rural area. Geotagged,Green Beetle Hanger,Harmonia axyridis,Hesperomyces harmoniae,Hesperomyces virescens,Summer,United States,beetle,beetle hanger


      I don't know what kind infects this species of beetle though...Hmmm?       Posted 5 years ago

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The Twenty-spot Ladybird

Small (2-3mm), yellowish species from the family Coccinellidae. Unlike most lady beetles, which are carnivores, Psyllobora species are mildew-feeders, and have mandibles armed with rake-like rows of small teeth used in gathering up spores and conidia.

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Similar species: Beetles
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Aug 12, 2020. Captured Aug 6, 2020 06:31 in 227 Oakman Rd NE, Oakman, GA 30732, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/22.0
  • 1/83s
  • ISO1600
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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