Convergent Lady Beetle vs Benderman's Cave Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Convergent Lady Beetle | Benderman's Cave Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hippodamia convergens | Pseudanophthalmus bendermani |
| Order | Coleoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Carabidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 4-5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Caves |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | North America | United States |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
Convergent Lady Beetle
A North American ladybird with orange-red elytra and up to 13 black spots. It is the most commonly sold ladybird for biological pest control.
Did You Know?
Millions gather in mountain canyons to hibernate, and these aggregations have been commercially harvested and sold to farmers.
Benderman's Cave Beetle
A tiny blind ground beetle restricted to a single cave system in Virginia. It is federally listed as endangered in the United States.
Did You Know?
It is known from only one cave in the entire world.