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Coccinellidae ( / ˌkɒksɪˈnɛlɪdiː /) [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.
Feb 8, 2024 · Some 179 coccinellid species have been introduced to the U.S. and Canada; At least 27 of these non-native species have become established.
May 13, 2024 · Ladybug, (family Coccinellidae), any of approximately 5,000 widely distributed species of beetles (insect order Coleoptera) whose name originated in the Middle Ages, when the beetle was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and called “beetle of Our Lady.”. Ladybird beetles are hemispheric in shape and.
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The 105 species of Coccinellidae known from Florida. Subfamilies are indicated in bold capitals, and tribes in bold. For their author names and distribution by county, see Peck and Thomas (1998).
Lady Beetles. Back to Predators Table of Contents. Lady Beetles. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Lady beetles, ladybugs, or ladybird beetles are among the most visible and best known beneficial predatory insects. Over 450 species are found in North America. Some are native and some have been introduced from other countries.
Coccinellidae is a family of small, rounded (hemispheric), usually bright colored, short-legged beetles, known variously as ladybugs (North American English), ladybirds (British English, Australian English, South African English), or lady beetles (preferred by some scientists).
Oct 1, 2018 · 10 Fascinating Facts About Ladybugs. By Debbie Hadley. Kingdom - Animalia. Phylum - Arthropoda. Class – Insecta. Order – Coleoptera. Family - Coccinellidae. The Ladybug Diet. Most ladybugs are predators with ravenous appetites for aphids and other soft-bodied insects.
