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Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata)
Photo#613997
Copyright © 2012
Brooke Sheridan
Lady Bug Larvae? -
Coccinella septempunctata
Gaviota, Santa Barbara County, California, USA
February 14, 2012
Size: ~1/4"
This looks like a lady bug larvae. Just looking for a confirmation :) Thank you!
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Contributed by
Brooke Sheridan
on 15 February, 2012 - 10:10am
Last updated 25 February, 2012 - 11:52pm
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Abigail Parker
, 25 February, 2012 - 11:52pm
yes, C. septempunctata
The tubercles, setae, and pattern are distinctive in this species. nice photo!
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Abigail Parker
, 25 February, 2012 - 11:48pm
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Thank you, Abigail, for the confirmation & complement ;)
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Brooke Sheridan
, 27 February, 2012 - 10:14am
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 15 February, 2012 - 2:31pm
Definitely a lady beetle
Maybe the Seven-spotted Lady Beetle (Coccinella septempunctata):
But wait to hear from the experts. :)
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 15 February, 2012 - 2:30pm
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Thank you!
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Brooke Sheridan
, 15 February, 2012 - 6:07pm