Coccidophilus cariba

Coccidophilus cariba is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Antigua, Curaçao, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 0.85–1.1 mm. Adults are brownish piceous, although the pronotum, head and lateral border of the elytron are reddish brown.

Biology

Aspidiotus destructor is the most commonly recorded host for this species.

Etymology

The species name refers to the Caribbean distribution.