Halyzia
Halyzia is a genus in the ladybird family, Coccinellidae.
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| Halyzia sedecimguttata | |
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| Genus: | Halyzia Mulsant, 1846 |
Identification
The Halyzia sedecimguttata is identified by its orange color and 14-16 spots on its back.
Distribution
Halyzia is concentrated in European deciduous forests. They can be found in the edges of woodlands or bushes.
Life cycle
Halyzia, like many insects has an egg stage, a larval stage, a pupa stage and an adult stage. Once the female lays her eggs, they will hatch in 4-10 days. Halyzia will molt many times before it becomes a full grown adult.
Behaviour
Like moths, Halyzia is attracted to light. These Insects will be frequently found in moth traps.
Species
Species within this genus include:[1]
- Halyzia feae Gorham, 1895
- Halyzia nepalensis Canepari, 2003
- Halyzia sanscrita Mulsant, 1853
- Halyzia sedecimguttata (Linnaeus, 1758)
- Halyzia straminea (Hope in Gray, 1831)
- Halyzia tschitscherini Semenow, 1895
References
- https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates/beetles/orange-ladybird
- https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/52881-Halyzia-sedecimguttata
- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2013/jul/22/ladybird-species-harlequin-uk-insects
- https://www.ladybuglady.com/LadybugsFAQ.htm
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