Coccinellidae (/ ˌkɒksɪˈnɛlɪdiː /) [3] is a widespread family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in the United Kingdom; "lady" refers to mother Mary.

Feb 26, 2026 · ladybug, (family Coccinellidae), family of approximately 5,000 widely distributed species of beetles. The name originated in the Middle Ages, when the beetle was dedicated to the Virgin …

Oct 7, 2025 · A list of the lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) of North Dakota with new records from North Dakota and Minnesota Fauske G.M., Tinerella P.P., Rider D.A. 2003.

Coccinellidae is a family of small, rounded (hemispheric), usually bright colored, short-legged beetles, known variously as ladybugs (North American English), ladybirds (British English, Australian English, …

Common Name: Lady Beetles Description: Ladybird beetle adults are oval and brightly colored. They appear to have three tarsal segments, but actually have four. A small bead-like third segment is …

May 5, 2025 · Ladybugs are actually beetles and belong to the family called Coccinellidae. Ladybugs eat other insects like aphids, helping gardeners and farmers protect their plants naturally.

Coccinellidae of western Canada and Alaska with analyses of the transmontane zoogeographic relationships between the fauna of British Columbia and Alberta (Insecta:Coleoptera: Coccinellidae).

The family Coccinellidae, commonly known as ladybugs or ladybirds, comprises small beetles that are often brightly colored and usually have spotted elytra (wing covers).

Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) comprises magnificent insects that are commonly known as ladybirds or lady beetles. Mostly, they are predaceous on numerous phytophagous insects and acarine pests and …

Coccinellidae is a widespread family of small beetles. They are commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in the United Kingdom; "lady" refers to mother Mary. Entomologists use the …