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Coccinella septempunctata
Puppae of seven-spot ladybird. Depending on resource availability, the larvae pass through four instars over 10–14 days, after which pupation occurs. After a teneral period of several days, the adults become reproductively active and are able to reproduce again, although they may become reproductively quiescent if eclosing late in the season. Total life span is 1–2 years on average.
Uversity Autonoma de Madrid Campus gardens.
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/60 sec. f/32 ISO Speed Rating: 200. Focal Length: 90.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on May 30, 2012
Submitted on Jun 2, 2012
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