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Coccinellidae (/ ˌ k ɒ k s ɪ ˈ n ɛ l ɪ d iː /) [3] is a widespread family of small beetles.They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in the United Kingdom; "lady" refers to mother Mary.
The best-known source of many English words used for collective groupings of animals is The Book of Saint Albans, an essay on hunting published in 1486 and attributed to Juliana Berners. [1] Most terms used here may be found in common dictionaries and general information web sites.
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The ladybird mimic spider has evolved to mimic the appearance of the ladybird. These spiders have bright red or orange bodies with black spots. Their body shape also mimics the ladybird, round. To take its mimicry even further, the ladybird mimic spider will move its legs in the same way that a ladybird does.
During winter's chill, ladybugs hibernate (or diapause), becoming active again in the spring, when temperatures climb to 55 degrees Fahrenheit. And their life cycle is about metamorphosis, as they ...
As a noun, this word refers to a semiaquatic mammal from the weasel family. They are known for their their long bodies, webbed feet and dense fur. OK, that's it for hints—I don't want to totally ...
Harmonia axyridis, like other ladybeetles or ladybirds, uses isopropyl methoxy pyrazine as a defensive chemical to deter predation, and also carries this chemical in its hemolymph at much higher concentrations than many other ladybeetle species, along with species-/genus-specific defensive compounds such as harmonine.
As a noun, this word refers to a theatrical performance that includes multiple songs, dances and short plays (usually funny ones). OK, that's it for hints—I don't want to totally give it away ...