Garland Lady Beetle
Scymnus garlandicus
This record describes Scymnus garlandicus (species). Recorded family: Coccinellidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
little to distinguish this sp. from several others externally
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Coccinelloidea
- Family
- Coccinellidae (Lady Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Scymninae
- Tribe
- Scymnini
- Genus
- Scymnus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
limited records in wc. US - Map (stars)
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Scymnus (Pullus) garlandicus Casey , 1899 Named after Garland, Colorado, where the first specimen was collected
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Scymnus garlandicus. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garland Lady Beetle
What is Garland Lady Beetle?
Garland Lady Beetle (Scymnus garlandicus) is a species in the family Coccinellidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Garland Lady Beetle?
2.0-2.6 mm
How do you identify Garland Lady Beetle?
little to distinguish this sp. from several others externally
Where is Garland Lady Beetle found?
Range: limited records in wc. US - Map (stars)