Halyzia sanscrita is a species of beetle in the family Coccinellidae. It is found in China, Taiwan, Tibet, India, and Yemen. Description Adults are approximately 0.52-0.61 cm in length. They are oval in shape. The head is yellowish-white, the pronotum yellowish-brown, and the elytra orange-brown. The pronotum has five white spots, with one in the center and two on either side. Each elytron has ten creamy white markings and a suture of the same color. The pronotum and outer edges of the elytra are transparent. Ecology The species if fungivorous, with adults feeding primarily on mildew. During the day, they are often found on the undersides of mildew-infested leaves. Etymology The species name sanscrita is derived from the Sanskrit-like markings on the beetle's elytra.
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