Zilus horni

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Zilus horni
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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.

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Description

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.

Etymology

The species is named in honour of George H. Horn. [3]

References

  1. ↑ "Zilus horni Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  2. ↑ "Zilus horni". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
  3. ↑ Gordon, Robert D. (1985). "The Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) of America north of Mexico" (PDF). Journal of the New York Entomological Society. 93 (1). The New York Entomological Society: 1–916. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
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