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Seven-spot ladybird
Meet seven-spot ladybird—one more extraordinary life to discover.
Also known as ladybug, ladybird
Discover the expedition atlasA reference overview
Coccinella septempunctata, commonly known as the seven-spot ladybird (in North America, seven-spotted ladybug, seven-spotted lady beetle), often abbreviated C-7, is a carnivorous beetle native to Europe, most of Asia, and North Africa. It inhabits many regions with a temperate climate. The beetle has been introduced to several other areas, including North America as a biological pest control agent to combat aphid infestations.
Overview excerpt from Wikipedia contributors · Coccinella septempunctata, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Excerpt may be shortened. Overview retrieved 2026-10-09.
