Hyperaspis lateralis, the lateral lady beetle, is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Central America and North America (Montana to New Mexico, west to British Columbia and southern California, as well as in Texas, Louisiana and Florida).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Lateral 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 proba
- Hyperaspis quadrioculata
- Hyperaspis campestris
- Hyperaspis bigeminata
- Hyperaspis connectens
- Exochomus marginipennis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Coccinellidae
- Genus
- Hyperaspis
- Species
- Hyperaspis lateralis
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