Anatis lecontei
Anatis lecontei is also known as the giant lady beetle. It is about 10-mm long and 8-mm wide. Like
other lady beetles, both the larva and adult feed on aphids and other small insects.
This species has a noticeable black border around the elytra with no spots. Anatis lecontei is typically found along the Rocky Mountain range from April through September on
trees.
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Coccinellidae
Species: Anatis lecontei
Photograph: © 2017 RKD Peterson
Date of Photograph: 27 May 2017
Location: Montana, Gallatin Co. (45o43'41" N 111o08'11" W)