Seven-spot ladybird. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) landing. Its flight wings (blue) are protected by the hardened outer red wings (elytra). This beetle's red colouring is a warning to predators that it is able to squirt a distasteful liquid from its limb joints. Ladybirds are voracious eaters. They feed on aphids and other small insects and so are encouraged by gardeners | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Bildgröße: | 2544 px × 2483 px |
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