Psyllobora borealis is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae and the genus Psyllobora. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Montana to New Mexico, west to southern British Columbia and southern California.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Western Fairy 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
- Psyllobora vigintimaculata
- Psyllobora picta
- Psyllobora bicongregata
- Psyllobora renifer
- Psyllobora parvinotata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Coccinellidae
- Genus
- Psyllobora
- Species
- Psyllobora borealis
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