Delphastus catalinae is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in North America, where it has been recorded from California.
Description Adults reach a length of about 1.40–1.50 mm. They have a medium reddish brown body, while the median area of the pronotum is slightly darker.
Etymology The species name is derived from Latin and means fierce. This refers to the forbidding appearance of the head and mouthparts.
Biology They have been recorded feeding on Pealius kelloggi.
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