Ladybug Ladybird Beetle
by Joyce Wasser
Title
Ladybug Ladybird Beetle
Artist
Joyce Wasser
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Coccinellidae is a widespread family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybird beetles elsewhere in the English-speaking world; "lady" referring to the Virgin Mary. Entomologists prefer the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles to avoid confusion with true bugs. Coccinellids are brightly colored to ward away potential predators. This defense works because most predators associate bright colors (especially orange and black or yellow and black) with poison and other unpleasant properties.
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June 27th, 2023
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