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The grub of the beneficial ladybird. This insect is beneficial to gardens because it eats aphides.

Grub of Ladybird

The grub of the beneficial ladybird. This insect is beneficial to gardens because it eats aphides.

A class of small insects or beetles found commonly on plants and trees. They are noted for their various colors, such as yellow, red, and black and white variegated. The body is spherical, flat at the lower surface, and legs and head are small.

Ladybird

A class of small insects or beetles found commonly on plants and trees. They are noted for their various…

"Ladybird beetle; larva." —Davison, 1906

Ladybird

"Ladybird beetle; larva." —Davison, 1906

"Ladybird beetle; pupa." —Davison, 1906

Ladybird

"Ladybird beetle; pupa." —Davison, 1906

"Ladybird beetle; adult." —Davison, 1906

Ladybird

"Ladybird beetle; adult." —Davison, 1906

Anatis lady-birds, larva devouring slug of potato-beetle.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, larva devouring slug of potato-beetle.

Anatis lady-birds, pupa.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, pupa.

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

Ladybird

Anatis lady-birds, variation of adult.

"Asiatic ladybird imported to devour the San Jose scale; larva." —Davison, 1906

Asiatic Ladybird

"Asiatic ladybird imported to devour the San Jose scale; larva." —Davison, 1906

"Asiatic ladybird imported to devour the San Jose scale; adult." —Davison, 1906

Asiatic Ladybird

"Asiatic ladybird imported to devour the San Jose scale; adult." —Davison, 1906

Ladybirds and their larva are beneficial to gardens because they eat other insects as food.

Larva of a Ladybird

Ladybirds and their larva are beneficial to gardens because they eat other insects as food.

Also known as megilla maculata. A-Larva; B-Empty skin; C-Beetle with enlarged antenna above.

Spotted Ladybird

Also known as megilla maculata. A-Larva; B-Empty skin; C-Beetle with enlarged antenna above.

Ladybugs, or lady-birds look like little colored and spotted turtles. The larvae of these beetles prey upon plant pests.

Ladybug

Ladybugs, or lady-birds look like little colored and spotted turtles. The larvae of these beetles prey…

A red or sometimes yellow beetle with black spots.

Ladybug

A red or sometimes yellow beetle with black spots.

Epilachna borealis is a species of squash beetle in the Coccinellidae family of ladybugs.

Ladybug

Epilachna borealis is a species of squash beetle in the Coccinellidae family of ladybugs.

The seven spotted ladybug is one of the most common species of ladybug. The ladybug is also known as the ladybird.

Seven Spotted Ladybug

The seven spotted ladybug is one of the most common species of ladybug. The ladybug is also known as…

Ladybugs are a type of small beetle. The larvae feed on aphides, making them beneficial to horticulturalists.

Grub of a Seven Spotted Ladybug

Ladybugs are a type of small beetle. The larvae feed on aphides, making them beneficial to horticulturalists.