Scymnus interruptus is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. This species is native to the West Palearctic region, but it was introduced into the United States as a biological control agent and then spread to other regions of the New World. It has been recorded in South America (Chile and Ecuador).
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Red-flanked Scymnus 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
- Nephus redtenbacheri
- Scymnus canariensis
- Diomus notescens
- Scymnus suturalis
- Scymnus subvillosus
- Nephus quadrimaculatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Coccinellidae
- Genus
- Scymnus
- Species
- Scymnus interruptus
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