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Coccinella septempunctata
7 black spots on red wing covers.
Several attempts were made to introduce this European beetle to North America for the biological control of aphids, successfully in New Jersey in the early 1970's. Like the Asian ladybug, it is a voracious aphid predator and has caused a reduction in the number of native beetles throughout the East.
The early spring that just came allowed these ladies a sunny and fresh awakening this morning.
Spotted on Apr 1, 2012
Submitted on Apr 1, 2012
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