Stats

Lifespan: 1-2 yrs
Size: Small
Diet: Insectivore
Activity: Diurnal
Social: Colony
Biome: Temperate grassland
Range: Eurasia
Movement: Flight
Breeding: Egg-laying
Defense: Warning Colors
Status: Common

About

The classic red-and-black ladybug of European meadows, named for its seven jet-black spots on a glossy scarlet back. A single beetle can devour 5,000 aphids in its lifetime, making it a beloved ally to gardeners worldwide.

Life cycle

1.
egg
A small egg is laid on or near the larval food source and hatches within days or weeks.
2.
juvenile
An immature insect feeds and molts, growing through successive instars.
3.
subadult
A near-adult insect has wing buds or near-mature form, one molt away from full size.
4.
adult
Fully grown, with full wings and adult coloration.

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Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Coccinellidae
Genus: Coccinella
Species: Coccinella septempunctata