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Yellow-shielded Lady Beetle

Diomus xanthaspis

Scymninae

Diomus

xanthaspis

The Greek word xanthaspis means "yellow shield," possibly referring to the typically yellow scutellum of this species.

Size: 1.5 mm

Food: Poorly known; possibly aphids, mealybugs, or scales

Habitat: Wide variety of habitats, from coastal islands to mountains

Range: Mid-Atlantic U.S. to Florida, west to Illinois and southwest to Texas

Similar species: Typical form: Nephus gordoni lacks pale elytral margin. Dark-sutured form: Diomus debilis, lightly-marked form of Diomus amabilis, Scymnus loweii.