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Subvittate Lady Beetle

Myzia subvittata

The Subvittate Lady Beetle is a small, colorful bug that loves to eat aphids! These friendly beetles help keep gardens healthy by munching on pesky pests.

Habitat: Gardens

Appearance

The Subvittate Lady Beetle is an oval-shaped insect, typically reddish-orange to yellowish with distinct black spots. Its 'subvittate' name hints at faint, elongated stripes or a thin black line down its back, making it visually distinct from common round-spotted ladybugs.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderColeopteraFamilyCoccinellidaeGenusMyzia
Subvittate Lady Beetle
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Subvittate Lady Beetle

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

An adult Subvittate Lady Beetle can eat hundreds of tiny aphids in just one day!

Baby lady beetles (larvae) look like tiny spiky alligators and are super hungry predators!

Lady beetles "play dead" by tucking in their legs and falling over when scared!

Their bright colors are a warning sign to birds and other animals to stay away.

Special abilities

Ability

Stinky Shield

Subvittate Lady Beetle can ooze a foul-smelling liquid from its legs because of special glands that help them deter hungry predators.

Ability

Winged Wonder

Subvittate Lady Beetle has strong, hidden wings that help them quickly fly away from danger or find new food sources.

Ability

Grippy Climber

Subvittate Lady Beetle can cling to smooth leaves and stems because of tiny hairs on its feet that help them walk upside down.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
10-16 mm
Size
5-8 mm
Lifespan
30-90 days
Flight Speed
8 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

These beetles are tiny hunters, eating small, soft-bodied insects that harm plants.

Age differences: null

Primary Foods

  • Aphids
  • Mealybugs
  • Scale insects

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

hunts

Cotton Aphid

Aphis gossypii

Feasts on these plant pests.

hunts

Potato Aphid

Macrosiphum euphorbiae

A favorite food source.

eaten by

House Sparrow

Passer domesticus

Birds sometimes try to eat them.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

These beetles are safe to watch, but don't touch them too much.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Subvittate Lady Beetle's wingspan?

10-16 mm

How big is Subvittate Lady Beetle?

5-8 mm

How long does Subvittate Lady Beetle live?

30-90 days

How fast can Subvittate Lady Beetle fly?

8 km/h

What does Subvittate Lady Beetle eat?

These beetles are tiny hunters, eating small, soft-bodied insects that harm plants.

Where is Subvittate Lady Beetle usually found?

Gardens

How does Subvittate Lady Beetle hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Subvittate Lady Beetle have?

6

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