Microweisea ferox

Microweisea ferox is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from Nevada.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 1 mm. They have a dark brown body, while the head and pronotum are black.

Etymology

The species name is derived from Latin and means fierce. This refers to the forbidding appearance of the head and mouthparts.