Southwest Research and Outreach Center
 
Insects

Lady Beetle Species - Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

Caterpillars / Larvae
Beetles

Lady Beetles
- Hippodamia parenthesis
- Harmonia axyridis
- Cycloneda munda
- Hippodamia convergens
- Coccinella septempunctata
- Hippodamia tredecimpunctata
- Coleomegilla maculata

Moths / Butterflies
Aphids & Leafhoppers
Bugs
Grasshoppers
Flies
Other Arthropods

 

The Thirteen -spotted Lady Beetle, Hippodamia tredecimpunctata, is easily confused for the convergent, but does not have the white lines on the thorax that identify the convergent. The pattern on the thorax is unique as well. This species is native to SW Minnesota.

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