Scymninae
Hyperaspis
lugubris
The Latin word lugubris means "mournful," perhaps referring to the drab colors of this species, or to the teardrop shape of two of the spots.
Size: 2.5 - 3.3 mm
Food: Aphids and scale insects
Habitat: Poorly known; possibly dry, sandy, open areas (dunes, sandy prairie)
Range: Southern Canada to mid-Atlantic U.S., west to Rocky Mountains
Similar species: Unique in eastern North America
