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Adalia bipunctata (Linnaeus, 1758:364) Two-spotted lady beetle; Two-spotted ladybug

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Overview

"The second most common of our native lady beetles species is probably the Two-spotted Lady Beetle (Adalia bipunctata). Although both its common and scientific names refer to the common two-spotted form, this species is notoriously variable, and can have four spots, transverse markings, or even a black background colour. Fortunately, the vast majority of Ontario specimens are typical orange-red beetles with a black spot on each wing cover. There is only one North American species of Adalia. Length 3.5-5.5mm."

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Scientific source:       Integrated Taxonomic Information System

Links to other sites

Lady Beetles of Ontario, University of Guelph

Acknowledgements

Steve Marshall, Environmental Biology, University of Guelph, Ontario