Ladybird which methodical name is coccinellidae has a size 1-10mm (0.04-0.4in). Ladybird usually lives in woodland, hedgerows and meadows. It has a shell skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore.
Facts about ladybirds
Name | Ladybird |
Family | Coccinellidae |
Skin Type | Shell |
Diet | Carnivore |
Scientific Name | Coccinellidae |
Common Name | Ladybird |
Class | Insecta |
Main Prey | Aphids, greenfly, small insects |
Predators | Birds, rodents, reptiles, insects |
Order | Coleoptera |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Size | 1-10mm (0.04-0.4in) |
Number of Species | 5,000 |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Habitat | Woodland, hedgerows and meadows |
Colour | Red, black, yellow, orange, white, brown |
Average Litter Size | 2,000 |