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Convergent Lady Beetle

Hippodamia convergens

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AbigailParker
AbigailParker 11 years ago
Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens Species Hippodamia convergens - Convergent Lady Beetle - BugGuide.Net


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LindsyCarranza
LindsyCarranza 11 years ago

Will do Keith! Thanks for inviting me :D

KeithRoragen
KeithRoragen 11 years ago

Lindsy, I've created a mission for beetles which covers most of Nebraska and Iowa. I'd love for you to add this and any other beetles you find.

http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/1150...

LindsyCarranza
LindsyCarranza 11 years ago

Agustin - thank you, me neither I don't think he liked me much LOL :D

Agustín Amenabar L
Agustín Amenabar L 11 years ago

Nice spotting.
Never seen one doing the reflex bleeding.

LindsyCarranza
LindsyCarranza 11 years ago

Thank you suchiegirl that is very interesting and good to know :D I've been wondering about it ever since I took this picture.

suchiegirl
suchiegirl 11 years ago

The yellow fluid is it's blood. Their blood has a distinct odor and can be toxic to some animals, so by "reflex bleeding" they warn predators to leave them alone.

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LindsyCarranza
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LindsyCarranza

Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Spotted on Aug 8, 2011
Submitted on Jun 8, 2012

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