A widespread coccinellid beetle species native to Europe, Asia, and North America, known for its distinctive seven black spots on a red background.
ADSENSE SLOT
Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Found in grasslands, gardens, agricultural landscapes, and temperate forest edges with abundant vegetation and prey populations
Ecological Role
Significant predator of agricultural pest species, particularly aphids, playing a crucial role in natural biological pest control
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Hard exoskeleton with bright red elytra featuring seven distinct black spots, serving as warning coloration
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LIMBS WINGS
Six legs with tarsal segments, capable of walking and flying; membranous hindwings beneath hardened elytra
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HEAD SENSORY
Small head with compound eyes and short antennae, capable of detecting chemical and tactile signals
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BODY STRUCTURE
Compact, rounded beetle approximately 8-10 mm in length, with hemispherical body shape
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Jon Sullivan (PD-PDphoto.org)
ADSENSE VERTICAL
Related Species in Coccinellidae
