Chinese researchers announce discovery of sesame seed-sized ladybug

On Sunday, World Wetland Day, Chinese researchers announced the discovery of a new micro ladybug species during the Mangrove Conservation Promotion Event in Haizhu Wetland Park in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province.

The discovery of Eidoreus Haizhuensis was published in the international journal Zootaxa.

The species measures just 1.2-1.3 millimeters in length - about the size of a sesame seed - and is distinguished by its red-brown color, which appears lighter on its feet and antennae, and sparse yellow bristles.

It was discovered during the 2022 insect survey of the Haizhu Wetland Park in the district of the same name, thus earning it the name Haizhu Ladybug.