Yes, there is a blue ladybug, despite many false portrayals of blue ladybugs on the internet, the Steelblue ladybug, called Halmus chalybeus is native to Australia and New Zealand. Described as blue/green and iridescent or blue metallic is round and …

2024年7月30日 · Steelblue Ladybirds, scientifically known as Halmus chalybeus, is a type of lady beetle from the Coccinellidae family. They are commonly known as “Steelblue Ladybirds” due to the glossy metallic coloring on their wing covers which range from powder blue to dark brown.

Halmus chalybeus has a rounded appearance with an iridescent blue/green colouration and is a predator of other insects. It was introduced to New Zealand from Australia in 1899 and 1905 to control black scale and blue gum scale (see scale insect) on citrus trees, [3] where it is now common in northern regions.

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Adult steelblue ladybirds are easily recognised by their circular shape and shiny steel blue or green colouring. Males have a yellow brown head and front corners of the prothorax. Larvae are also distinctive with their grey colour and long scoli …

Halmus chalybeus, commonly known as the steelblue ladybird, is a species of ladybird (the beetle family Coccinellidae). It has a rounded appearance with an iridescent blue/green colouration and is a predator of other insects.

2022年6月25日 · How to Identify a Blue Ladybug? The body length of the blue ladybug is about 4-5 mm. If you see it from the top, it looks like a small circle. Its metallic wing covers are shining dark blue or green, and they act like a helmet of protection over the body.

2024年4月5日 · In North America, the Shiny Blue Bottle Fly (Cynomya cadaverina) is common in the spring and fall, hiding during the latter season. Their wings are transparent, and they have a black body with a prominent blue-green tint. They are usually found in or around dung and carrion, but they can also be found in woodlands, orchards, and gardens.

2025年1月4日 · Adult steelblue ladybugs are easily recognized by their circular shape and shiny steel blue or green coloration. Males have a yellow brown head and front corners of the prothorax, while larvae are distinctive with their grey color and long legs.

2023年1月16日 · Dark metallic blue or purple (rarely green); may appear black in low light. Uniform elytra, with no markings. Pronotum of male with yellow (rarely orange) lateral spot.