Seven-Spot Ladybird

Coccinella septempunctata

Explore the Seven-Spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Seven-Spot Ladybird is a predatory beetle found across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania in grasslands, gardens, and crop fields. Both adults and larvae feed heavily on aphids, making the species a useful natural contributor to pest control.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Arthropods › Insects › Coleoptera › Coccinellidae › Coccinella

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Both adult and larval seven-spot ladybirds eat aphids, making them useful garden predators.