Coccinella difficilis is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Satellite 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
- Coccinella nugatoria
- Ceratomegilla undecimnotata
- Coccinella magnifica
- Coccinella transversoguttata
- Coccinella alta
- Coccinella monticola
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Coccinellidae
- Genus
- Coccinella
- Species
- Coccinella difficilis
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