Exochomus childreni is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Florida to Louisiana and southern Texas. The species is named after John George Children
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Exochomus childreni 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera
- Family
- Coccinellidae
- Genus
- Exochomus
- Species
- Exochomus childreni
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