Lugubrius Lady Beetle
Hyperaspis lugubris
This record describes Hyperaspis lugubris (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Gordon's Figures This species is peculiar in that the male pronotum is usually entirely pale, and the female pronotal pattern would be that of the male in most other North American species of Hyperaspis .
Identification notes
Gordon's Figures
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scymninae
- Tribe
- Hyperaspidini
- Genus
- Hyperaspis (Sigil Lady Beetles)
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Map - most records from northern Great Plains, but also CO-NM-TX and coastal New England ,(BG data)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: lugubris (L). "mournful, pitiable"
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hyperaspis lugubris. 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 Lugubrius Lady Beetle (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Abigail Parker; Additional contributions by Chuck Entz , Mike Quinn
Frequently Asked Questions About Lugubrius Lady Beetle
What is Lugubrius Lady Beetle?
Lugubrius Lady Beetle (Hyperaspis lugubris) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Lugubrius Lady Beetle?
Length 2.40 to 3.30 mm, width 1.60 to 2.40 mm.
How do you identify Lugubrius Lady Beetle?
Gordon's Figures
Where is Lugubrius Lady Beetle found?
Range: Map - most records from northern Great Plains, but also CO-NM-TX and coastal New England ,(BG data)