Zilus horni | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Coleoptera |
Suborder: | Polyphaga |
Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
Family: | Coccinellidae |
Genus: | Zilus |
Species: | Z. horni |
Binomial name | |
Zilus horni Gordon, 1985 |
Zilus horni is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America [1] [2] , where it has been recorded from Maryland to Florida, west to Wisconsin. It has also been recorded from Louisiana.
Adults reach a length of about 1.40-1.60 mm. They have a black body, while the antennae, mouthparts and legs are yellowish brown.
The species is named in honour of George H. Horn. [3]