Eriopis connexa facts for kids
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Coccinellinae
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Coccinellini
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Eriopis
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E. connexa
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| Eriopis connexa (Germar, 1824)
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The Eriopis connexa is a type of ladybird beetle that lives across much of South America. It is a very common and important insect in its habitat.
Where It Lives
The Eriopis connexa is one of the most common ladybird beetles found in South America. You can find these beetles in many countries.
They live in:
This wide range shows how well these beetles have adapted to different environments across the continent.
What It Looks Like
The Eriopis connexa has a body shape that is a bit longer than it is wide, which we call oblong. Its main color is dark brown or black. On its body, it has yellowish spots that are quite large and separate from each other.
The part behind its head, called the pronotum, and its hard wing covers, known as the elytra, have a yellowish edge. Each wing cover usually has three separate yellowish spots. The pronotum has two smaller spots and two yellowish areas along its edge.
What It Eats
The Eriopis connexa is a very hungry hunter! It loves to eat aphids. Aphids are tiny insects that can harm plants by sucking out their sap. Because the Eriopis connexa eats so many aphids, it helps farmers and gardeners protect their crops. This makes it a very helpful insect in nature.
