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Coccinellidae (/ ˌ k ɒ k s ɪ ˈ n ɛ l ɪ d iː /) [3] is a widespread family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in the United Kingdom; "lady" refers to mother Mary. Entomologists use the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles to avoid confusion with true bugs. The more than 6,000 described ...
The Epilachninae constitute about 16% of the described species of the Coccinellidae.Their identification is no problem in the field when examining routine crop damage, because they are selective feeders, but a specimen obtained out of context can be troublesome; their markings are not consistent, so offhand identification is unreliable.
Henosepilachna is a genus of beetle in the family Coccinellidae, including several pest species, such as the 28-spotted potato ladybird (which may refer to either Henosepilachna vigintioctomaculata, [1] or Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata [2]).
University of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program. Biological Control: Lady Beetles | (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Cornell University College of Agricaulture and Life Sciences. Archived from the original Archived November 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine on 27 November 2011. OSU Agricultural Extension Fact Sheet - ENT-45
Coccinellinae is a subfamily of lady beetles in the family Coccinellidae. There are at least 20 genera and 90 described species in Coccinellinae. There are at least 20 genera and 90 described species in Coccinellinae.
Biological forms of pest control are used because they are less harmful than insecticides, which can have negative or even dangerous effects on the plant, beneficial insects, and even humans. [13] C. undecimpunctata has been proven to be an excellent measure of pest control for cotton mealybugs ( Phenacoccus solenopsis ), though females tend to ...
Ladybugs are natural predators of aphids and other garden pests. These small yet mighty creatures, particularly the larvae and adults, feed voraciously on aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, and ...
Coccinella magnifica, also known as the scarce seven-spot ladybird, is a species of beetle in the family Coccinellidae.Both the adults and larvae are predators. They are known for their diet of aphids, but will eat many other pests such as soft-scale insects, spider mites, mealybugs, and the eggs of many others.