Perillus bioculatus
Size: 8.5-11 mm
Description: Mostly black with bright red or orange markings. Pronotum red with two black marks. Head black with solid black antennae. Edge of scutellum with red marks. Color can be variable, from red to orange to very pale orange. Color on hemelytra can be present or not, but there are always two black marks in a eld of color on the pronotum. Nymphs have black or metallic blue wingpads and bright abdomens.
Hosts: Perillus bioculatus nymphs are voracious predators of the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decimlineata). Nymphs and adults will feed on the beetle eggs and larvae.
Range: Occurs statewide across Oregon, and across the United States.
Description: Mostly black with bright red or orange markings. Pronotum red with two black marks. Head black with solid black antennae. Edge of scutellum with red marks. Color can be variable, from red to orange to very pale orange. Color on hemelytra can be present or not, but there are always two black marks in a eld of color on the pronotum. Nymphs have black or metallic blue wingpads and bright abdomens.
Hosts: Perillus bioculatus nymphs are voracious predators of the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decimlineata). Nymphs and adults will feed on the beetle eggs and larvae.
Range: Occurs statewide across Oregon, and across the United States.
5th instar