22-spot Ladybird
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22-spot Ladybird
Psyllobora vigintiduopunctata
The 22-spot ladybird is a small, round bug with 22 black spots on its yellow body. These friendly insects love to eat tiny pests like aphids, helping plants stay healthy and happy.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The 22-spot Ladybird is a small, bright yellow beetle, typically 3-5mm long, adorned with exactly 22 distinct black spots – 11 on each wing case. Its round, dome-shaped body makes it easily recognizable and visually different from the common red ladybirds.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyCoccinellidaeGenusPsyllobora
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its spots are so precise, there are exactly 22, never more or less, giving it its name!
This tiny ladybird helps plants by eating the fungus that makes their leaves turn white!
Unlike most ladybirds, it eats tiny plant-destroying fungus like mildew, not garden pests!
When scared, it can play dead, dropping to the ground and staying still to fool predators!
Special abilities
Ability
Reflex Bleeding
The 22-spot Ladybird can ooze a bitter, foul-smelling yellow fluid from its legs because of special joints that helps them scare away hungry predators.
Ability
Spotlight Camouflage
The 22-spot Ladybird has bright yellow and black spots that helps them blend in with pollen and also warns predators they taste bad.
Ability
Flight Power
The 22-spot Ladybird can fly swiftly on clear wings hidden beneath its colorful shell because of strong wing muscles that helps them find new food sources and mates.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 6-10 mm
- Size
- 3-5 mm
- Lifespan
- 300-400 days
- Flight Speed
- 5 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
This special ladybird eats tiny plant-destroying fungus, like powdery mildew, to stay healthy!
Primary Foods
- Powdery mildew
- Fungal spores
- Plant fungi
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eats
Grape Powdery Mildew
Erysiphe necator
Feeds on this fungal pathogen.
eaten by
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Great Tit
Parus major
Birds may prey on ladybirds.
eaten by
Flower Crab Spider
Misumena vatia
Spiders ambush ladybirds on flowers.
Traits
Spotted
Marked with spots or patches of a different color.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Miniature
Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
22-spot Ladybug
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Ladybirds are safe to touch, but be gentle and let them crawl on your hand.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 22-spot Ladybird's wingspan?
6-10 mm
How big is 22-spot Ladybird?
3-5 mm
How long does 22-spot Ladybird live?
300-400 days
How fast can 22-spot Ladybird fly?
5 km/h
What does 22-spot Ladybird eat?
This special ladybird eats tiny plant-destroying fungus, like powdery mildew, to stay healthy!
Where is 22-spot Ladybird usually found?
Urban areas
How does 22-spot Ladybird hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does 22-spot Ladybird have?
6
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