Parastethorus pinicola is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Japan (Honshu, Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands).
Description Adults reach a length of about . They have an elongate oval, moderately convex body, which is densely covered with yellowish-white setae. The dorsum and underside are entirely black, except for the yellowish-brown antennae, mouthparts and legs.
Etymology The species name is derived from Latin pinus (meaning pine) and incola (meaning inhabitant) and refers to the fact that the species is frequently collected from pine trees.
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