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Seven-spotted Lady Beetle

Coccinella septempunctata

Photo by MaggieNoel
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Field Notes

Description:

Oval body. Red with black spots

Habitat:

Near lake shore, long grasses and wildflowers. Sandy beach.

Notes:

Sitting on Milkweed that was covered in aphids.

Reference Links:

Coccinellidae

Species ID Suggestions

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle

Coccinella septempunctata

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ForestDragon
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Comments (1)
ForestDragon
Nice picture. I don't believe Coccinella magnifica occurs in North America. I believe the spots are slightly different in size and shape as well. They are very similar though.

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Great Lakes Monitoring
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Beneficial Insects - Great Lakes Region
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Great Lakes Shoreline Project

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PublishedJuly 6, 2013

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