Study on morphological and biological characteristics of oenopia kirbyi (Coleoptera: coccinellidae) in Da Lat city, Lam Dong, Vietnam

During surveying and collecting of predatory ladybird beetle species in Da Lat city, we recorded that Oenopia kirbyi commonly appeared on aphid-infected plants and weeds, but until now there have been almost no detailed studies on this species. With the hope of contributing to research on the use of predatory ladybird beetles in pest control, we studied the morphological and biological characteristics of Oenopia kirbyi in Da Lat city.