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Lady beetles

Scientific name: Coccinella

Lady beetles

Scientific name: Coccinella

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Description

Despite their charming appearance, Coccinella are voracious predators, primarily feasting on aphids, which can devastate crops. A single Coccinella can consume thousands of aphids in its lifetime, making them natural allies for gardeners and farmers combating pest infestations. Interestingly, their distinct red and black coloring is not just for show; it serves as a warning to potential predators about their unpalatable taste, a classic example of aposematism in nature.

Species of Lady beetles

Seven-spotted ladybug

Three-banded lady beetle

California lady beetle

Eleven-spot ladybird

Transverse lady beetle

5-spot ladybird

Scarce 7-spot ladybird

Small transverse ladybird beetle

Hieroglyphic ladybird

Photo By judygva , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Arthropods

Class

Bugs

Order

Beetles

Family

Ladybugs

Genus

Lady beetles

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