Hyperaspidius simulatus
Species of beetle
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Hyperaspidius simulatus is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America,[1][2][3] where it has been recorded from California.
| Hyperaspidius simulatus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Hyperaspidius |
| Species: | H. simulatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Hyperaspidius simulatus Gordon, 1985 | |
Description
Etymology
The species is named is derived from Latin similis and refers to the similarity in dorsal color pattern to several other species of Hyperaspidius.[4]