Seven-spot ladybird  (Coccinella septempunctata)

Species information

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Glossary

  • Larvae: stage in an animal's lifecycle after it hatches from the egg. Larvae are typically very different in appearance to adults; they are able to feed and move around but usually are unable to reproduce.
  • Thorax: part of the body located near the head in animals. In insects, the three segments between the head and the abdomen, each of which has a pair of legs.

References

  1. National Biodiversity Network Species Dictionary (Jan 2003): http://www.nhm.ac.uk/nbn/
  2. Harde, K. W. (2000) A field guide in colour to beetles. Silverdale Books, Leicester.
  3. Lyneborg, L. (1976) Beetles in colour. Blandford Press, Dorset.
  4. Buczacki, S (2002) Fauna Britannica. Hamlyn, London.
  5. Joy, N. (1933) British beetles; their homes and habits. Frederick Warne & Co., Ltd., London.
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