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Coccinella septempunctata
An adult seven-spot ladybird may reach a body length of 7.6–10.0 mm (0.3–0.4 in). Their distinctive spots and attractive colours are meant to make them unappealing to predators. The species can secrete a fluid from joints in their legs which gives them a foul taste. A threatened ladybug may both play dead and secrete the unappetising substance to protect itself. Wikipedia
Urban house garden.
Spotted on May 13, 2010
Submitted on Feb 4, 2012
4 Comments
Thanks 561geo
Red-winged black bird
Thanks Cindy!
I love the hearts. Two white hearts on the pronotum and one black one on the elytra! Great spotting!