A review of Pharoscymnus Bedel (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Sticholotidini) of the Indian region

The genus Pharoscymnus Bedel (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae: Sticholotidini) is widely distributed in the Asian and Afrotropical regions and one Asian species, Pharoscymnus flexibilis (Mulsant), has become established in parts of Europe, South and North America due to deliberate or accidental introduction. The genus is represented by only four species in the Indian subcontinent. Illustrated diagnostic accounts of the species of the Indian subcontinent are provided with notes on their prey and distribution.

Pharoscymnus simmondsi Ahmad, currently known only from Pakistan, is recorded for the first time from India (Delhi). Immature stages are illustrated for P. horni (Weise) and P. flexibilis (Mulsant). An updated checklist of the species of the Indian subcontinent is given.