Biological Control, Post Bag No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road, Hebbal, Bangalore- 560024, Karnataka, India E-mail: pooranij@gmail.com
The variegated ladybird, Hippodumia variegata (Goeze) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Coccinellini), is reported lor the first time from Karnataka in South India. The present distribution of the beetle and the implications of its further spread are discussed.
Coccinellidae, distribution, Hippodamia variegata, India
