White-fronted Lady Beetle
Brachiacantha albifrons
This record describes Brachiacantha albifrons (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
body slender; head yellow in both sexes, female with clypeal apex brown; male pronotum black
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scymninae
- Tribe
- Scymnini
- Genus
- Brachiacantha (Spurleg Lady Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
northern Great Plains (NT‒MB to CO‒OK) - Map (stars)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Brachiacantha albifrons ( Say 1824)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Brachiacantha albifrons. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of White-fronted Lady Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Boris Büche; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , v belov , Abigail Parker
Frequently Asked Questions About White-fronted Lady Beetle
What is White-fronted Lady Beetle?
White-fronted Lady Beetle (Brachiacantha albifrons) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is White-fronted Lady Beetle?
3.5‒4.4 mm
How do you identify White-fronted Lady Beetle?
body slender; head yellow in both sexes, female with clypeal apex brown; male pronotum black
Where is White-fronted Lady Beetle found?
Range: northern Great Plains (NT‒MB to CO‒OK) - Map (stars)