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Ladybug on a Leaf

Coccinellidae

Photo by science905
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Field Notes

Description:

Lady bug on a leaf. Found outside of my school.

Habitat:

Mostly found wherever it has it's food. The ladybug is a herbivore and eats leaves, most farmers hate them because they ruin their crops.

Species ID Suggestions

Spotted Lady Beetle

Coleomegilla maculata

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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
This lady beetle does not eat leaves. It eats aphids and other small arthropods (mites, larvae,etc.) as well as pollen. They are important predators of aphids.
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PublishedMay 8, 2014

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