Ladybird in my backyard

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Uploaded by on May 7, 2010

HD stockshots broadcast format available at: http://www.stockshot.nl/ - Ladybirds are perhaps the most popular of all beetles, and the seven-spot ladybird is one of the commonest species. This rounded beetle has bright red wing cases with 7 black spots, although some individuals may have more or fewer spots. The common name of this group of beetles, 'ladybird', was originally given to the seven-spot in honour of the Virgin Mary; the red wing cases symbolising the Virgin's red cloak, with the seven spots representing her seven joys and seven sorrows. The larvae are blackish in colour and are active predators of aphids.

Blijkbaar hebben lieveheersbeestjes de mensen overal in Europa altijd ontroerd, want er zit bijna altijd iets Christelijks in hun naam: lieveheersbeestje bij ons, Marienkäfer (Mariakevers) bij de Duitsers en Lady Bugs (lievevrouwekevers) bij de Engelsen.

Het Zevenstippelig Lieveheersbeestje (Coccinella septempunctata) kom je in de zomer veel tegen in de buurt van bladluiskolonies, waar ze de ene naar de andere bladluis opeten. Maar als ze de kans krijgen eten ze ook wel andere kleine insecten. Deze soort wordt tegenwoordig gekweekt voor de biologische landbouw als antibladluismiddel.

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  • Nice vid!

    I got 1 of those on my Bhut!

  • Lovely little.

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