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Steelblue Lady Beetle

Halmus chalybeus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Coleoptera ›Family: Coccinellidae ›Genus: Halmus

About

Halmus chalybeus, commonly known as the steelblue ladybird, is a species of ladybird (the beetle family Coccinellidae). It has a rounded appearance with an iridescent blue/green colouration and is a predator of other insects. It was introduced to New Zealand from Australia in 1899 and 1905 to control black scale and blue gum scale (see scale insect) on citrus trees, where it is now common in northern regions. It has also been recorded eating San Jose...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Steelblue Lady Beetle?
The scientific name of Steelblue Lady Beetle is Halmus chalybeus.
What kingdom does Steelblue Lady Beetle belong to?
Steelblue Lady Beetle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Steelblue Lady Beetle belong to?
Steelblue Lady Beetle belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Steelblue Lady Beetle belong to?
Steelblue Lady Beetle belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Steelblue Lady Beetle belong to?
Steelblue Lady Beetle belongs to the order Coleoptera.
What family does Steelblue Lady Beetle belong to?
Steelblue Lady Beetle belongs to the family Coccinellidae.
What genus does Steelblue Lady Beetle belong to?
Steelblue Lady Beetle belongs to the genus Halmus.