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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 .
Both the larvae and adults are predatory. Freshly emerged larvae consume unhatched eggs, and eventually have a dappled appearance and 6 tubercles on each abdominal segment. [ 2 ] Vulnerable stages in the life of C. sexmaculata , including oviposition, hatching, moulting and pupation have been shown to occur after dark, probably as an adaptation ...
Rhyzobius chrysomeloides is a species of beetle in the family Coccinellidae. R. chrysomeloides is a predatory species, feeding on aphids. [1] R. chrysomeloides can typically be found on various species of trees and garden shrubs, first being recorded in Britain in 1996 on a pine tree.
The genus Cryptolaemus consists of predatory beetles of the family Coccinellidae, [1] whose larvae and adults mostly prey upon scale insects on ornamental plants. [2]
Predatory Behavior: Like many lady beetles, Zagloba species are effective predators, particularly of soft-bodied arthropods like scale insects. 2. Morphology: While specific physical descriptions can vary by species, they generally have a characteristic lady beetle shape—rounded and slightly domed, with coloration and patterning that can vary.
The Scymnini are a tribe of insects within the family Coccinellidae. This group includes many small species that are commonly known as dusky ladybugs. This group includes many small species that are commonly known as dusky ladybugs.
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.
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.