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Seven-spotted Lady Beetle

Coccinella septempunctata

Description:

Oval body. Red with black spots

Habitat:

Near lake shore, long grasses and wildflowers. Sandy beach.

Notes:

Sitting on Milkweed that was covered in aphids.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Seven-spotted Lady Beetle
Coccinella septempunctata Species Coccinella septempunctata - Seven-spotted Lady Beetle - BugGuide.Net


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1 Comment

ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago

Nice picture. I don't believe Coccinella magnifica occurs in North America. I believe the spots are slightly different in size and shape as well. They are very similar though.

MaggieNoel
Spotted by
MaggieNoel

Tawas City, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Jul 5, 2013
Submitted on Jul 6, 2013

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