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22-spot ladybird

Psyllobora (Thea) vigintiduopunctata

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Description:

3-5 mm. 11 black spots on each side. As the other ladybugs they fake dead if threatened. Also emit distasteful and bad odor liquid as defense.

Habitat:

Gardens, prairies, forests.

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Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata

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