A small ladybird beetle native to Europe, characterized by its distinctive yellow background with 22 black spots across its elytra, representing a unique coloration in the Coccinellidae family.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate grasslands, meadows, gardens, and woodland edges across Europe, typically found on herbaceous plants and low vegetation where aphids are abundant
Ecological Role
Crucial aphid predator, contributing to natural pest control in agricultural and garden ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and plant health
Morphology
SKIN COATYellow background with 22 distinct black spots, serving as warning coloration to potential predators
LIMBS WINGSSix legs with tarsal segments, capable of quick movement; membranous hindwings beneath hardened elytra
HEAD SENSORYSmall head with compound eyes, short antennae for chemical and tactile sensing
BODY STRUCTURESmall, round beetle approximately 4-5 mm in length, with a robust, dome-shaped exoskeleton
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Michel Langeveld
