Nine-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella novemnotata
This record describes Coccinella novemnotata (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's Figures The spotless form of C. novemnotata may be confused with the bandless form of C. trifasciata subversa . Click on thumbnail for details. C. californica In 1985, Gordon called this sp. ...extremely widespread in North America and is commonly collected --now about one new record is reported to BugGuide annually. New York State considers C. novemnotata to be a Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Coccinellinae
- Genus
- Coccinella
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Current range vs historical range Populations suddenly declined and disappeared from the Northeast in the 1980s. Almost extirpated in the East ( Cornell University ).
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Coccinella novemnotata Herbst 1793
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Coccinella novemnotata. 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 Nine-spotted Lady Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Devin Carroll; Additional contributions by cotinis , Beatriz Moisset , Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn , Dave Almquist , v belov , Harsi S. Parker , Abigail Parker
Frequently Asked Questions About Nine-spotted Lady Beetle
What is Nine-spotted Lady Beetle?
Nine-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella novemnotata) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Nine-spotted Lady Beetle?
4.7-7.0 mm
How do you identify Nine-spotted Lady Beetle?
Gordon's Figures The spotless form of C. novemnotata may be confused with the bandless form of C. trifasciata subversa . Click on thumbnail for details. C. californica
Where is Nine-spotted Lady Beetle found?
Range: Current range vs historical range Populations suddenly declined and disappeared from the Northeast in the 1980s. Almost extirpated in the East ( Cornell University ).