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Genus Stethorus

Small, dark brown or black, hairy lady beetles that feed on spider mites. Three species in eastern North America, two native and one introduced.

Scymninae

Stethorus

punctillum

Spider Mite Predator

punctum

Spider Mite Destroyer

utilis

Useful Lady Beetle

Not yet illustrated

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