Zilus subtropicus

Species of beetle From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Zilus subtropicus is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America,[1][2] where it has been recorded from Florida.

Phylum:Arthropoda
Class:Insecta
Suborder:Polyphaga
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Zilus subtropicus
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Coccinellidae
Genus: Zilus
Species:
Z. subtropicus
Binomial name
Zilus subtropicus
(Casey, 1924)
Synonyms
  • Delphastus subtropicus Casey, 1924
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Description

Adults reach a length of about 1.60-1.80 mm. They have a metallic purple or blue body, while the pronotum is often metallic green.[3]

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