Species Details

Coccinella trifasciata

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Common NameThree-banded Ladybug SeasonalityNo studies on lifespan exist, but like most Coccinellidae species, it has two generations in one year. It emerges during early spring. The second generation adults probably emerge sometime during summer. There may be some overlap between the two generations, but only the second generation will over winter (ADW, 2012). IdentificationThe subspecies C. t. perplexa (Mulsant) is commonly found in Alberta. It is 4.0-5.0 mm long. It is a round ladybug with reddish-orange elytra with three black bands. Middle and apical bands are interrupted and appear discontinuous (Acorn, 2007; Belicek, 1976). The subspecies C. t. subversa (LeConte) is found in Pacific states. The elytron of this close relative is usually not pigmented and only has the 1st of the three black bands (Johnson, 1910).

Scientific Name Coccinella trifasciata Common Name Three-banded Ladybug Habitat Alfalfa fields, peach and apple orchids, parklands and boreal forest were the preferred habitats before the arrival of C. septempunctata. Now more of a habitat specialist (Belicek, 1976; Hodek & Honek, 1996). Seasonality
No studies on lifespan exist, but like most Coccinellidae species, it has two generations in one year. It emerges during early spring. The second generation adults probably emerge sometime during summer. There may be…
No studies on lifespan exist, but like most Coccinellidae species, it has two generations in one year. It emerges during early spring. The second generation adults probably emerge sometime during summer. There may be some overlap between the two generations, but only the second generation will over winter (ADW, 2012).
Identification
The subspecies C. t. perplexa (Mulsant) is commonly found in Alberta. It is 4.0-5.0 mm long. It is a round ladybug with reddish-orange elytra with three black bands. Middle and apical bands are interrupted and appear…
The subspecies C. t. perplexa (Mulsant) is commonly found in Alberta. It is 4.0-5.0 mm long. It is a round ladybug with reddish-orange elytra with three black bands. Middle and apical bands are interrupted and appear discontinuous (Acorn, 2007; Belicek, 1976). The subspecies C. t. subversa (LeConte) is found in Pacific states. The elytron of this close relative is usually not pigmented and only has the 1st of the three black bands (Johnson, 1910).
Life History
Not much is known about the life history of this species, but much can be extrapolated from its close relative Coccinella transversoguttata. Adult females will lay eggs when the average temperature is around 120C. The…
Not much is known about the life history of this species, but much can be extrapolated from its close relative Coccinella transversoguttata. Adult females will lay eggs when the average temperature is around 120C. The larvae have four instars before it pupates. The adult will emerge during summer. Not much is known about reproduction, but adults can mate multiple times with different partners (ADW, 2012).
Conservation Decrease in relative abundance due to competitive displacement by C. septempunctata. No evaluation, but may be a candidate for future conservation efforts. Diet Info
In a laboratory test, it did not seem to be picky (Belicek, 1976). Although it can feed on pollen, it needs more to finish its developmental stages. In an experiment the larvae ate various nymph leafhopper species…
In a laboratory test, it did not seem to be picky (Belicek, 1976). Although it can feed on pollen, it needs more to finish its developmental stages. In an experiment the larvae ate various nymph leafhopper species (Belicek, 1976; Hodek & Honek, 1996).
Range Extends throughout most of North America, except northern Canada, northern Alaska and Pacific coast. C. t. subversa on the other hand is found in Pacific Northwest (Belicek, 1976; Kits, 2005).
Coccinella trifasciata
Coccinella trifasciata

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"Species Details - Coccinella trifasciata, University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/2-31341. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Authorship

Name Saran, C.
Role species page author
Date 2013

References

Specimen Information

There are 63 specimens of this Species.

63 results plotted on map in 35 markers.
Note: Only records with latitude and longitude coordinates are plotted on map.

UASM115183 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park Collected BySnyder, M. Date Collected2002-07-05

UASM205440 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Blairmore Collected ByStewart, S. Date Collected1957-06-30

UASM205441 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa Collected ByRolseth, B. Date Collected1967-08-21

UASM205442 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa Collected ByRolseth, B. Date Collected1967-08-12

UASM205443 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Ontario, Ottawa Collected ByRolseth, B. Date Collected1967-08-12

UASM205444 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Edmonton Collected ByCarr, F. S. Date Collected1915-05-08

UASM205445 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Gull Lake Collected ByStrickland, E. H. Date Collected1929-06-08

UASM205446 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Robb Collected ByBelicek, J. Date Collected1972-06-27

UASM205447 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Jasper National Park, Miette Hotsprings Collected ByBelicek, J. Date Collected1972-06-28

UASM205448 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Dillberry Lake Provincial Park, Dillberry Lake Collected ByBall, G. E. Date Collected1960-06-05

UASM205449 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, English Bay Date Collected1972-05-30

UASM205450 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, English Bay Date Collected1972-05-30

UASM205451 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, English Bay Date Collected1972-05-30

UASM205452 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, English Bay Date Collected1972-05-30

UASM205453 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, English Bay Date Collected1972-05-30

UASM205454 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, English Bay Date Collected1972-05-30

UASM205455 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Courtenay Date Collected1932-05-03

UASM205456 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: British Columbia, Vancouver Island, Courtenay Date Collected1932-05-03

UASM205457 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Northwest Territories, Kakisa River Collected ByBelicek, J. Date Collected1973-06-21

UASM205458 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Calling Lake Date Collected1964-06-22

UASM205459 - Coccinella trifasciata

University of Alberta E.H. Strickland Entomological Museum

Place CollectedCanada: Alberta, Cooking Lake Collected ByMorrison, F. O. Date Collected1937-07-18

Adult Seasonal Distribution