Stethorus takakoae is a species of beetle of the family Coccinellidae. It is found in Japan (Hokkaido).
Description Adults reach a length of about . They have an elongate oval body, which is densely covered with white setae. The dorsal and ventral surfaces are entirely black, except for the yellow antennae, testaceous mouthparts and the yellowish brown posterior half of the frons.
Etymology The species is dedicated to the first author's grandmother, Mrs. Takako Ōtsuki.
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