Hyperaspis proba, the esteemed lady beetle, is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Maine to South Carolina, west to South Dakota and western Texas.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Esteemed Sigil 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
- Hyperaspis lateralis
- Hyperaspis quadrioculata
- Hyperaspis octavia
- Platynaspis capicola
- Hyperaspis campestris
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Coccinellidae
- Genus
- Hyperaspis
- Species
- Hyperaspis proba
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