Ladybugs are small, brightly colored insects that are sometimes called stinky beetles because they secrete odorous gases. Do you know which ladybirds have stars? Let's take a look at the 11 types of ladybugs with stars! Know more than 5 kinds, allow me to call you a big guy.
1. Two-star ladybug
The two-star ladybird is a kind of ladybird that we are more familiar with, and the most obvious thing about this ladybird is that there is a black spot in the center of each elytra. If you're not impressed, take a look at the image below.
2. Four-star ladybug
Four-star ladybirds are more common in agriculture and forestry, their bodies are generally black, each black elytra has two red spots on each of the elytra, and most of the time they catch pests. If you forget what it looks like, take a look at the image below.
3. Six-star ladybug
Six-star ladybirds are more common in early spring, and they are not very numerous. Their elytra are brown , with a total of six yellow oval spots on the elytra , almost four on the top and two on the bottom. In addition to this, they have two white spots on the dorsal plate of their forebreast. The six-star ladybug is shown in the figure below.
4. Seven-star ladybug
The seven-star ladybug is the most familiar type of star ladybug, and in some places, this ladybug is called "Flower Sister". The wings of the Seven-Star Ladybird are orange, and the elytra have seven black dots on them. The Seven-Star Ladybirds have a strong camouflage ability, but when they encounter danger, they will pretend to be dead and hide from the enemy. The Seven Star Ladybird is shown in the figure below.
5. Nine-star ladybug
The back plate of the horax of the Nine-Star Ladybird is light brown in color, the base color of the elytra is orange-yellow or orange-red, and there are four black spots on each elytra, and a black spot at the junction of the elytra. The Nine Star Ladybird is shown in the figure below.
6. Ten star ladybugs
The ten-star ladybird has a black head, brown antennae, and a yellowish brown body color, with 5 oval black spots on each elytra. The Ten Star Ladybird is shown in the figure below.
7. Eleven-star ladybug
Eleven-star ladybugs are very similar to twin-spotted ladybirds. The elytra of the eleventh star ladybird is yellow in color , with 5 black spots on each elytra , a smaller black spot on the shoulder blade , and a larger black spot in the elytra sheath. Eleven ladybugs are shown in the figure below.
8. Twelve-star ladybug
The twelve-star ladybird is mainly distributed in Taiwan, with 4 dark spots in front of the elytra and a lateral central flank. The dark spots on the dorsal plate of the anterior thorax can reach 7 dark spots, and the 2 dark spots in the front are skewed backwards. The Twelve Star Ladybird is shown in the figure below.
9. Thirteen-star ladybugs
The head of the thirteen-star ladybird is black, the leading edge is yellow, and each elytra has 6 black spots on top of each elytra, one of which is located near the small shield in the sheath slit. The thirteen-star ladybug is shown in the figure below.
10. Fourteen star ladybugs
The elytra wings of the fourteen-star ladybird are brownish yellow , with 7 milky white spots on each elytra , and the back is black and light-colored. There are three along the line of each wing and four pale yellow stripes along the outer edge of the longitudinal column. Fourteen star ladybirds are shown in the figure below.
11. Twenty-eight star ladybugs
Twenty-eight star ladybugs, with 28 black spots on the back, are also commonly known as flower sisters and flower daughters-in-law. This ladybug is one of the most common types of ladybugs in agriculture. Twenty-eight star ladybugs are shown in the figure below.
The above 11 kinds of ladybugs with stars, how many do you know? Which do you think is a beneficial insect? If you also know which ladybugs have stars, please feel free to leave a message to add.