Polished Lady Beetle
Cycloneda munda
This record describes Cycloneda munda (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Polished Lady Beetle (Cycloneda munda) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, commonly known as lady beetles, belonging to the order Coleoptera (Beetles). It is classified within the subfamily Coccinellinae, suborder Polyphaga, superfamily Coccinelloidea. This species belongs to the genus Cycloneda (Spotless Lady Beetles). As a member of class Insecta, phylum Arthropoda, it is part of the kingdom Animalia. Size: 3.7-5.7 mm. Active during Adults active spring and summer.
Wikipedia reference for Cycloneda munda: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cycloneda_munda.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Coccinellinae
- Genus
- Cycloneda (Spotless Lady Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
e NA (NS-GA to MB-TX) - Map
Seasonal Activity
Adults active spring and summer ( 3 )
Diet and Behavior
Diet: Adults and larvae are aphid predators ( 3 )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Cycloneda munda (Say 1835)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Cycloneda munda. 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 Polished Lady Beetle (3)
Photo credits: Contributed by john and jane balaban; Additional contributions by Hannah Nendick-Mason , Mike Quinn , v belov , James Bailey , Marci Hess
Frequently Asked Questions About Polished Lady Beetle
What is Polished Lady Beetle?
Polished Lady Beetle (Cycloneda munda) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Polished Lady Beetle?
3.7-5.7 mm
Where is Polished Lady Beetle found?
Range: e NA (NS-GA to MB-TX) - Map
What does Polished Lady Beetle eat?
The diet of the Polished Lady Beetle includes Adults and larvae are aphid predators ( 3 ).
When is Polished Lady Beetle active?
Polished Lady Beetle: seasonal activity - Adults active spring and summer ( 3 ).