Microcapillata clypealis

Microcapillata clypealis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Suborder: Polyphaga
Infraorder: Cucujiformia
Family: Coccinellidae
Genus: Microcapillata
Species:
M. clypealis
Binomial name
Microcapillata clypealis
Gordon, 1977

Microcapillata clypealis is a species of beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Mexico (San Luis Potosi).

Description

Adults reach a length of about 1.16 mm. Adults are mostly yellowish brown, but the elytron is darker reddish brown.

Etymology

The species name is a Latin adjective referring to the clypeus.[1]

References

  1. ^ Gordon, Robert D. (September 1977). "Classification and Phylogeny of the New World Sticholotidinae (Coccinellidae)". The Coleopterists Bulletin. 31 (3). Coleopterists Society: 185–228. Retrieved August 15, 2025.