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Ladybird bug

Steganocerus multipunctatus

Worldwide: 226 observations
Group: Insects

About

Steganocerus multipunctatus Thunberg 1783, or Ladybird Bug is a Sub-Saharan African member of the Hemiptera with a strong resemblance to a Ladybird. It is normally black with bright orange spots, but is quite variable in colour and may be brown without spots. It shares Müllerian mimicry with the Tortoise beetle Chiridopsis suffriani, and a spider Paraplectana thorntoni.

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Recent sightings near Lagos

Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.

Mar 14, 2026Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos, NGObserver: Ayokunle JoelView observation from Mar 14, 2026 on iNaturalist
Apr 11, 2015Ajah, LagosObserver: Adedotun AjibadeView observation from Apr 11, 2015 on iNaturalist