Latin Etymology: Coccinella ("ladybird") septempunctata ("seven spot")
Adult Seven-spotted Ladybird (subspecies C. s. septempunctata) at Geddington, Northants - August 2009
Length: 7.6-10mm
UK Status: Not Evaluated / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
The seven spot ladybird is the common ladybird of europe and the UK. It is a strong predator of aphids, and as such is quite popular with gardeners. Easily the most readily found and familiar of British ladybirds. Occasionally, in certain years it may be particularly abundant and found in huge numbers in fairly small locations
Related Species:
Order: Coleoptera
Family: Coccinellidae
Genus: Coccinella
SUBSPECIES: C. s. brucki, C. s. septempunctata
- Sighting Locations -
UNITED KINGDOM - A common resident species which is seen in Summer
Further Information: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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