Insect · GBIF taxon 4990191
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctataAlso known as Seven-spot Ladybird, Seven-spotted Ladybird
Seven-spotted Lady Beetles have rounded red or orange wing covers marked with three black spots on each side and one shared spot near the base. Adults and larvae consume large numbers of aphids, while disturbed beetles may release bitter yellow defensive fluid from their leg joints.
lady beetleaphid predatorseven spots
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- aphids
- scale insects
- mites
Predators
- birds
- spiders
- predatory bugs
ThreatsBroad-spectrum pesticides, loss of overwintering cover, prey scarcity, and habitat simplification
HabitatsFields, meadows, gardens, cropland, roadsides, woodland edges, and hedgerows
Life spanUsually about one year, including an overwintering adult stage in many climates
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCoccinellidae
- SpeciesCoccinella septempunctata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid squeezing or collecting beetles; defensive fluid can stain skin and surfaces.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Count seven black spots across the two red wing covers.
- Watch: Search aphid-covered stems for both rounded adults and elongated larvae.
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