Biology:Zilus horni
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Short description: Species of beetle
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Coleoptera |
| 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". https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=692241.
- ↑ "Zilus horni". https://www.gbif.org/species/1043660.
- ↑ Gordon, Robert D. (1985). "The Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) of America north of Mexico". Journal of the New York Entomological Society (The New York Entomological Society) 93 (1): 1–916. https://ia600502.us.archive.org/2/items/journalofnewyo9311985newy/journalofnewyo9311985newy.pdf. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
Wikidata ☰ Q14930888 entry
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