Coccinellidae (/ ˌkɒksɪˈnɛlɪdiː /) [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 …

Oct 3, 2025 · ladybug, (family Coccinellidae), family of approximately 5,000 widely distributed species of beetles. The name originated in the Middle Ages, when the beetle was dedicated to …

Oct 7, 2025 · A list of the lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) of North Dakota with new records from North Dakota and Minnesota Fauske G.M., Tinerella P.P., Rider D.A. 2003.

Coccinellidae of western Canada and Alaska with analyses of the transmontane zoogeographic relationships between the fauna of British Columbia and Alberta (Insecta:Coleoptera: …

May 17, 2024 · Regardless of what you call them, these beetles belong to the family Coccinellidae. All ladybugs progress through a four-stage life cycle known as complete …

Coccinellidae is a family of small, rounded (hemispheric), usually bright colored, short-legged beetles, known variously as ladybugs (North American English), ladybirds (British English, …

Common Name: Lady Beetles Description: Ladybird beetle adults are oval and brightly colored. They appear to have three tarsal segments, but actually have four. A small bead-like third …

Coccinellidae 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 family Coccinellidae, commonly known as ladybugs or ladybirds, comprises small beetles that are often brightly colored and usually have spotted elytra (wing covers).

Back to Predators Table of Contents Lady Beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) Lady beetles, ladybugs, or ladybird beetles are among the most visible and best known beneficial predatory …