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Beetles in the family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles.

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Beetles in the family Chrysomelidae are commonly known as leaf beetles.

"The numerous species of <em>Coccinellae</em> feed upon <em>aphides</em>, or <em>Plant lice</em>, both in the larva and perfect states, and are often seen on fruit-trees, as the pear, peach, and plum, and on rose-bushes and other shrubs." &mdash Goodrich, 1859

Ladybird

"The numerous species of Coccinellae feed upon aphides, or Plant lice, both…

A larva of a ladybird.

Ladybird

A larva of a ladybird.

A full grown ladybird.

Ladybird

A full grown ladybird.

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…

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.

The beetle of the bean ladybird, Epilachna corrupta.

Bean Ladybird

The beetle of the bean ladybird, Epilachna corrupta.

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.

Coccinellidae is a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds (British English, Australian English, South African English), ladybugs (North American English) or lady beetles (preferred by some scientists). Lesser-used names include ladyclock, lady cow, and lady fly. The family name comes from its type genus, Coccinella. Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 5,000 species described, more than 450 native to North America alone. Coccinellids are small insects, ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm (0.04 to 0.4 inches), and are commonly yellow, orange, or scarlet with small black spots on their wing covers, with black legs, head and antennae. A very large number of species are mostly or entirely black, gray, or brown and may be difficult for non-entomologists to recognize as coccinellids (and, conversely, there are many small beetles that are easily mistaken as such, like tortoise beetles).

Ladybug

Coccinellidae is a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds (British English, Australian English,…

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.

Nervous system of an adult ladybug. Ag, optic ganglion.

Nervous System of a Ladybug

Nervous system of an adult ladybug. Ag, optic ganglion.

Nervous system of the larva of a ladybug. Labels: Gfr, frontal ganglion; G, cerebral ganglia; Sg, subcesophageal ganglion; G'-G", ganglia of the ventral chain.

Nervous System of a Ladybug Larva

Nervous system of the larva of a ladybug. Labels: Gfr, frontal ganglion; G, cerebral ganglia; Sg, subcesophageal…

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.