Coccinella Collection

Burnished brasse moth, Diachrysia chrysitis, dark gothic, Naenia typica, orange swift, Triodia sylvina
FLO4638739 Burnished brasse moth, Diachrysia chrysitis, dark gothic, Naenia typica, orange swift, Triodia sylvina, and seven spotted ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata, on a stinging nettle plant

UK Ladybird species, native and invasive, from left to right: Seven-Spot (Coccinella 7-punctata), Harlequin (Harmonia axyridis), Harlequin morph, Two-Spot (Adalia bipunctata)

Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinnella septempunctata) just emerged from hibernation, sunning on a Honeysuckle leaf with buildings in the background, Wiltshire garden, UK, April

Seven spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) pair mating on Mayweed (Anthemis sp) flower. Cyprus. April

Leaf beetles, Galeruca species 1, Aulacophora analis 2, Cyclotrypema furcata 3, Donacia vittata 4, flat bark beetle, Cucujus clavipes 5, Pyrrhidium sanguineum 6 and Chlorophorus varius 7

Spiders, blister beetles and ladybirds
Garden spider, Araneus diadematus male 1, female 2, Spanish fly, Lytta vesicatoria 3, 4, 5 Cantharis livida 6, giant blister beetle, Lytta gigas 7, blister beetles, Lydus trimaculatus 8

Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, and seven-spot
Tawny prominent, Harpyia milhauseri, seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata and fruit flies on a hazel tree, Corylus avellana

Curtis British Entomology Plate 208
Coleoptera: Coccinella ocellata = Anatis ocellata (Ocellated Lady-bird) [Plant: Astragalus glycyphyllos (Wild Liquorice)] Date: 1824-39

The Metamorphosis of the Lady Bird, Coccinella septempunctata (engraving)
5224647 The Metamorphosis of the Lady Bird, Coccinella septempunctata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metamorphosis of the Lady Bird)

Seven spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) on grass stem at dawn covered in dew, Hertfordshire, England, UK, July - Focus Stacked

Coccinella sp. black spotted ladybird
Scanning electron microscope image showing the head of a black spotted ladybird (x 9 on a standard 9 cm wide print). This image has been coloured artifically by computer

Picture No. 11091991
Ladybird on fungi (Mycenaceae sp) Autumn Date:

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Ladybird on Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) Date:

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Ladybird dangling from Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) flower bud May Date:

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Ladybird on top of Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) stem Date:

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Ladybird and Aphids (Aphidoidea sp) on fungi (Mycenaceae sp) Autumn Date:

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Seven-spot Ladybird on sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Seven-spot Ladybird on sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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Seven-spot Ladybird on sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Summer Biosphere Reserve Schwaebische Alb, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe Date:

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7-SPOT LADYBIRD - feeding on Greenfly (Coccinella septempunctata ) Date:

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Seven-spot Ladybird on Green Alkanet / Evergreen Bugloss (Pentaglottis sempervirens) - the plant's name comes from the Arabic al henna because the dye that can be extracted from its roots is

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7-spot Ladybird - in spider web autobleeding (Coccinella 7-punctata) Date:

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7-Spot Ladybird - On flower (Coccinella septempunctata) Date:

Ladybird walking on barley grains
Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) walking across grains of barley (Hordeum vulgare). Ladybirds are often used as biological pest controls as they eat aphids which in turn attack plants

Coccinella, black spotted ladybird
Scanning electron microscope image showing the head of a black spotted ladybird (x 9 on a standard 9cm wide print). Coloured artificially by computer

Coccinella 7-punctata, ladybirds
A pair of seven spot ladybird resting on a leaf. Ladybirds are small round beetles, with this species displaying three and a half spots on each of their two wing cases or elytra

Coccinella 7-punctata, seven spotted ladybird

Coccinella 7-punctata, ladybird
A familiar seven spot ladybird feeding on an aphid. Ladybirds are a beneficial insect to gardeners as they feed on aphids both as an adult and as larva

Coccinella 7-punctata, seven spot ladybird
A familiar seven-spot ladybird resting on a chive plant. Ladybirds are a beneficial insect to gardeners as they feed on aphids both as an adult and as larva. Photograph taken in Surrey by D. J

Coloured SEM of ladybirds head (Coccinella sp. )
Head of ladybird. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a ladybird beetle (Coccinella sp.). This insects large compound eyes (orange) are seen at upper left and right

SEM of ladybird eating an aphid
Ladybird eating aphid. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a ladybird beetle (Coccinella sp. orange) feeding on an aphid (green)

Ladybird beetles mating on a rose stem
Ladybirds mating. Seven-spot ladybird beetles Coccinella septempunctata, mating on a rose stem. At upper centre the mating pair can be seen

Ladybird beetles eating aphids on a nettle leaf
Ladybirds eating aphids. Seven-spot ladybird beetle Coccinella septempunctata, feeding on the large green nettle aphid Microlophium carnosum

Coloured SEM of ladybird larva eating an aphid
Ladybird larva eating aphid. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a ladybird larva (Coccinella sp. orange) feeding on an aphid (pale green). The larva is holding the aphid in its jaws

Seven-spot ladybird on sedum flowers. Dorset, UK September 2009

LADYBIRDS
A selection of ladybirds from the Coccinella genus, including punctata, bipunctata, figrina and punctaissima

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"Coccinella: The Colorful World of Ladybirds" From left to right, we witness the enchanting beauty of the UK's native ladybird species, known as Coccinella. Among them is the Seven-Spot (Coccinella 7-punctata), displaying its distinctive red wings adorned with seven black spots. As spring arrives, a freshly emerged Seven-spot ladybird (Coccinnella septempunctata) emerges from hibernation, ready to explore nature's wonders. Ladybirds are not alone in their captivating presence; they share habitats with leaf beetles, spiders, blister beetles, and other fellow ladybirds. In Curtis British Entomology Plate 208, we delve into this intricate ecosystem where Tawny prominent and Harpyia milhauseri butterflies gracefully coexist alongside the vibrant seven-spot ladybird. Witnessing the metamorphosis of these fascinating creatures is truly remarkable. Through an engraving titled "The Metamorphosis of the Lady Bird, " we gain insight into Coccinella septempunctata's life cycle—a journey filled with transformation and growth. In awe-inspiring moments captured at dawn, a dew-covered Seven spot ladybird perches on a grass stem—an exquisite sight that showcases nature's delicate artistry. Another pair engages in mating rituals atop a Mayweed flower (Anthemis sp), celebrating new beginnings as spring blossoms around them. Even beyond UK borders lies Cyprus—home to yet another stunning variety within the Coccinella family—the black-spotted ladybird (Coccinella sp). Its ebony markings against vibrant petals create an alluring contrast that captivates hearts across continents. As we immerse ourselves in these snapshots of nature's marvels and embrace their diversity, let us cherish every encounter with Coccinella—the tiny guardians who bring joy through their vibrant hues and remind us of nature's boundless beauty.