Kingdom Animalia Class Insecta Family Coccinellidae Rank Species | Phylum Arthropoda Order Coleoptera Subfamily Coccinellinae | |
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Similar Mulsantina, Hippodamia parenthesis, Coccinella californica, Coccinella trifasciata, Brachiacantha ursina | ||
Mulsantina picta (the painted lady beetle or pine lady beetle) is a species of ladybug belonging to the subfamily Coccinellinae.
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Description
Mulsantina picta is a small ladybug, typically 3.3–5.3 millimetres (0.13–0.21 in) long, and 2.2–4.0 millimetres (0.087–0.157 in) wide. The elytral markings are quite variable, and sometimes absent. The pronotal markings are more constant and recognizable.
Distribution and habitat
Mulsantina picta is widespread across the United States and southern Canada. It is especially associated with pine forests and is an aphid and adelgid predator.
References
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