Seven-spotted lady beetle
The most common lady bird, introduced to North America from Europe for the biological control of aphids. Oval body with black dots on orange or red forewings.
Also known as: Seven-spotted ladybird; seven-spotted ladybug; sevenspotted ladybird; sevenspotted ladybug
- Term type: Biological Control Agent
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Coccinella septempunctata
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HESTIA Glossary