Anatis mali


Anatis mali, is a species of lady beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Ontario to British Columbia, south to Virginia and Oregon.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 7.3-10 mm. Adults are yellow to brownish red with black markings.

Biology

Anatis mali is a crucial specialized aphid predator in the balsam tree plantation system, a rotation lasting about ten years for balsam trees to grow as Christmas trees under local temperature conditions. There is significant potential for using Anatis mali in biological management on pre-harvest trees where visual damage maintenance is not essential. On average, reared A. mali required 296 aphids to complete larval development and pupate.