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Seven-Spot Ladybird

Coccinella septempunctata septempunctata

Classification

Class
Insecta

Coccinella septempunctata, commonly known as the seven-spot ladybird (in North America, seven-spotted ladybug, seven-spotted lady beetle), often abbreviated C-7, is a carnivorous beetle native to Europe, most of Asia, and North Africa. It inhabits many regions with a temperate climate. The beetle has been introduced to several other areas, including North America as a biological pest control agent to combat aphid infestations.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United Kingdom · 59Germany · 15Netherlands · 3Belgium · 1