Minute Ladybird Beetle Species Identified in Japan

A new, tiny species of ladybird beetle, named Parastethorus pinicola, has been discovered on a Japanese black pine tree at Kyushu University. This finding, detailed in Acta Entomologica Musei Nationalis Pragae, underscores the ongoing presence of undiscovered wildlife even in human-proximate environments. It contributes valuable data to the understanding of global biodiversity.