Novius punicus

Novius punicus is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Honduras, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela and Trinidad.

Description

Adults reach a length of about 3-3.42 mm. Adults are reddish purple. The anterior margin and angles of the pronotum and the lateral margin of the elytron are red.

Biology

It has been recorded feeding on Icerya purchasi and Icerya montserratensis.