A small, distinctive ladybird beetle characterized by its ten-spotted elytra, found across temperate regions of Europe and parts of Asia, belonging to the Coccinellidae family.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Deciduous and mixed forests, grasslands, gardens, agricultural landscapes with abundant herbaceous vegetation and moderate insect populations
Ecological Role
Crucial predator of aphids and other small plant-feeding insects, providing natural pest control in agricultural and garden ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATHard exoskeleton with aposematic coloration serving as warning to potential predators
LIMBS WINGSSix legs with tarsal segments, capable of rapid movement; hindwings enable short-distance flight beneath protective elytra
HEAD SENSORYSmall head with compound eyes, prominent antennae for chemical and spatial sensing, capable of detecting prey and environmental cues
BODY STRUCTURESmall, round beetle approximately 4-5 mm in length, with hard wing covers (elytra) displaying a distinctive pattern of black spots on red or orange background
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Francisco Welter-Schultes
