Curinus coeruleus is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in South America (including Brazil) and was introduced to India, Thailand, Indonesia, Hawaii and the Philippines.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Metallic Blue Lady Beetle being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Coccinellidae
- Genus
- Curinus
- Species
- Curinus coeruleus
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