The photo does not show Coccinella transversalis, but Menochilus sexmaculatus (synonym: Cheilomenes sexmaculata) instead.The typical morph of a Menochilus sexmaculatus adult can be differentiated from that of Coccinella transversalis by the following characteristics:1) PronotumBlack T-shaped marking (marginal arc "bridged" to semi-circle) against creamy base.2) Along the sutural mid-line of elytrona) Lack of any scutellary spot near pronotum;b) Lack of any spot near hind.Photos & info for Menochilus sexmaculatus:* International Rice Research Institute: Beneficial Organisms* National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects India* BioLab: Photo GalleryPhotos & Info for Coccinella transversalis:* Brisbane Insects* National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects India
The photo does not show Coccinella transversalis, but Menochilus sexmaculatus (synonym: Cheilomenes sexmaculata) instead.
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1) Pronotum
Black T-shaped marking (marginal arc "bridged" to semi-circle) against creamy base.
2) Along the sutural mid-line of elytron
a) Lack of any scutellary spot near pronotum;
b) Lack of any spot near hind.
Photos & info for Menochilus sexmaculatus:
* International Rice Research Institute: Beneficial Organisms
* National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects India
* BioLab: Photo Gallery
Photos & Info for Coccinella transversalis:
* Brisbane Insects
* National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects India