24-spot Ladybird
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24-spot Ladybird
Subcoccinella vigintiquatuorpunctata
The 24-spot ladybird is a small, colorful beetle with 24 black spots on its red shell. These friendly insects love to munch on tiny pests like aphids, helping gardens stay healthy and happy!
Habitat: Gardens
Appearance
The 24-spot Ladybird is a small, oval-shaped beetle, typically reddish-orange with 24 distinctive black spots. Unlike many ladybirds, its body often has a slightly matte, velvety appearance and fine hairs, making it look less shiny. Its numerous spots are usually small and evenly distributed.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyCoccinellidaeGenusSubcoccinella
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Baby 24-spot Ladybirds, called larvae, also munch on plants, growing bigger with each leafy meal!
It's one of the rare ladybirds that eats plants, not pesky aphids like its relatives!
Its amazing scientific name, 'vigintiquatuorpunctata,' literally means 'twenty-four spotted' in Latin!
When scared, it can play dead, pulling in its legs and antennae to fool predators!
Special abilities
Ability
Plant Muncher
24-spot Ladybird can eat plant leaves because it has specialized mouthparts that help them scrape and chew vegetation.
Ability
Reflex Bleeder
24-spot Ladybird can ooze a foul-smelling yellow liquid from its leg joints that helps deter predators when threatened.
Ability
Spotty Warning
24-spot Ladybird has bright colors and spots that visually warn predators it might taste bad or be toxic.
Ability
Quick Escape
24-spot Ladybird can quickly fly using hidden wings that helps them rapidly move between plants to find food or flee danger.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 6-8 mm
- Size
- 3-4 mm
- Lifespan
- 300-365 days
- Flight Speed
- 8 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Unlike most ladybirds, this species munches on plant leaves and pollen, not other insects!
Primary Foods
- Bindweed leaves
- Thistle leaves
- Clover
- Various plant foliage
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
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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.
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.
Keystone Species
Describes a species whose presence and role have a disproportionately large effect on its environment.
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
24-spot Ladybug
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Ladybirds are safe to touch, but always wash your hands after playing outside.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 24-spot Ladybird's wingspan?
6-8 mm
How big is 24-spot Ladybird?
3-4 mm
How long does 24-spot Ladybird live?
300-365 days
How fast can 24-spot Ladybird fly?
8 km/h
What does 24-spot Ladybird eat?
Unlike most ladybirds, this species munches on plant leaves and pollen, not other insects!
Where is 24-spot Ladybird usually found?
Gardens
How does 24-spot Ladybird hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does 24-spot Ladybird have?
6
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