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la·dy bee·tle

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. ladybug, ladybeetle, lady beetle, ladybird, ladybird beetlenoun

    small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests

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  1. lady beetlenoun

    Another term for a ladybug (US terminology) or ladybird (British terminology). This term is preferred by some scientists.

Wikipedia

  1. lady beetle

    Coccinellidae () is a widespread family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in Great Britain. Entomologists prefer the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles to avoid confusion with true bugs. Many of the species have conspicuous aposematic colours and patterns, such as red with black spots, that warn potential predators that they are distasteful. The majority of the more than 6,000 described species are generally considered beneficial insects, because many prey on herbivorous hemipterans such as aphids or scale insects, which are agricultural pests. Many coccinellids lay their eggs directly in aphid and scale insect colonies, ensuring their larvae have an immediate food source. However, some species such as the herbivorous Mexican bean beetle are agricultural pests.

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  1. lady beetle

    A lady beetle, often referred to as a ladybug or ladybird, is a small insect belonging to the family Coccinellidae. They are characterized by their round and often brightly colored bodies, which usually have black spots. Despite their pleasant appearance, lady beetles are predatory creatures that largely feed on pests such as aphids and scale insects, making them beneficial for gardens, crops, and other plant life.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lady beetle in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lady beetle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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