Ladybug information
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About Ladybug
Coccinellidae is a widespread family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and other English speaking territories; "lady" refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Entomologists use the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles to avoid confusion with true bugs. The more than 6,000 described species have a global distribution and are found in a variety of habitats. They are oval beetles with a domed back and flat underside. Many of the species have conspicuous aposematic (warning) colours and patterns, such as red with black spots, that warn potential predators that they taste bad.
Ladybug facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Coccinellidae
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Arthropoda
- Class Insecta
- Order Coleoptera
- Family Coccinellidae
Source: GBIF
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