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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.
Some ladybugs are colored a bold, brilliant red, which acts as a defense mechanism, warning away predators. Since red is also the hue associated with passion, ladybugs have come to embody love in ...
Ladybugs aren't just cute little insects. They play a large role in our ecosystem. Here's what they eat and why you might want them in your yard.
Ladybugs are tiny little bugs that typically live between 1-2 years. Ladybugs are also known as ladybeetles and ladybird beetles. They are bright red, with black spots. There are over 5,000 ...
Zoboomafoo is a live-action/animated children's television series that originally aired on PBS from January 25, 1999, to November 21, 2001. After the original run on public television, reruns were shown on PBS Kids Sprout until 2012.
The species is commonly known as the "scarlet elf cup", [16] the "scarlet elf cap", [17] or the "scarlet cup fungus". [ 18 ] S. coccinea var. jurana was described by Jean Boudier (1903) as a variety of the species having a brighter and more orange-colored fruit body, and with flattened or blunt-ended ascospores. [ 19 ]
Ladybugs hold symbolic significance in various traditions. Universally, they are often seen as good luck, prosperity, and protection. The belief that ladybugs bring good luck is deeply rooted in ...
Some jellyfish and turtles eat large quantities of ctenophores, and jellyfish may temporarily wipe out ctenophore populations. Since ctenophores and jellyfish often have large seasonal variations in population, most fish that prey on them are generalists and may have a greater effect on populations than the specialist jelly-eaters.