Zilus horni
| Zilus horni | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| Suborder: | Polyphaga |
| Infraorder: | Cucujiformia |
| Family: | Coccinellidae |
| Genus: | Zilus |
| Species: | Z. horni
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| Binomial name | |
| Zilus horni Gordon, 1985
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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.
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
- ^ "Zilus horni Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ "Zilus horni". GBIF. Retrieved 2019-09-24.
- ^ 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.