Scientists Discover New Ladybug Species Hiding ‘Right on Their Doorstep’
Summary
Scientists found a new type of ladybug at Kyushu University in Japan. The ladybug, named Parastethorus pinicola, was discovered during a project that looks at tiny ladybird beetles. The study also corrected some past mistakes in classifying similar insects.Key Facts
- A new species of ladybug called Parastethorus pinicola was found on Kyushu University’s campus in Japan.
- This ladybug is very small, just over one millimeter long, and lives on pine trees.
- The discovery was part of a three-year study to update the classification of small ladybirds known as Stethorini.
- The study discovered another new species called Stethorus takakoae, found in Hokkaido, Japan.
- Researchers examined around 1,700 specimens to improve understanding of Stethorini species.
- The research fixed a misidentification between two species, aligning Japan's data with other countries in the region.
- The study shows that there can be new discoveries even in well-explored areas.
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