Welcome to another one of these silly blogs! First things first:
I am not an expert!
I am not an entomologist, I have not studied beetles in any formal setting. I'm just an English major with a garden and an iNaturalist account. I started this blog more to challenge myself than anything else!
Please tell me if I am wrong!
I live in Southern California and am most familiar with the species I've seen in person. I'm more likely to make mistakes with species from other regions, especially if the region isn't listed in the original post.
Ladybug = lady beetle = ladybird...
All three terms refer to the exact same group of insects! The differences are mostly regional. I used to be very self righteous about using "beetle" over "bug," but now I scoff at consistency and use whatever feels like the best vibes in the moment.
...which includes the Asian lady beetle!
If at any point you feel tempted to comment "that's not a ladybug and you should murder it!" please READ THIS FIRST I am begging you.
Species masterpost
A list of the species that have been featured on this blog so far: https://identifying-ladybugs-in-posts.tumblr.com/private/781121671049478144/tumblr_nnvoePwGz2LHT3EMH?source=share
Tag guide
IDs are tagged by genus as well as abbreviated genus + species. I do it this way so you can look at, say, all the fungus-eating lady beetles at once, or see the 22-spotted and my beloved 20-spotted ladybugs separately.
IDs are tagged with OP's username. Non-reblogs are tagged #identifying-ladybugs-in-posts
#art = drawn, sculpted, painted, knitted, or otherwise not a direct photograph of an actual ladybug
#stylized = exaggerated, simplified, or abstracted to the point of not attempting to be an accurate illustration of a specific ladybug. Think cartoonish ladybugs, or ladybug-themed items. Sometimes these still look like ladybugs but have certain features changed, sometimes they bear no resemblance to any actual species. I like to ID these with the closest species that could have "inspired" it and what similarities it shares. Just for the fun and the challenge!
#larva and #pupa are tagged, as well as #male and #female if specified
#unidentified = doesn't have a species ID
#undetermined = vague, uncertain, or unconfirmed IDs
#not my ID = ladybug was IDed earlier in the thread by someone else, I'm just reposting the same info
#not a ladybug = IDs of other bugs, often ladybug mimics or misidentified as ladybugs
#how to ID = info on how to tell species apart
#not an ID = other posts
Triggers and phobias: I tag #Araneae for spiders and #Arachnida for other arachnids. If you need anything else tagged, please let me know and I'll do my best!
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Today's creature is the seven-spot ladybird! They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. They can be found in areas with lots of plantlife. They eat aphids and are often used as pest control due to this. They can eat other things in emergencies but cannot reproduce without aphids. Females will mate with multiple males. They lay clusters of 10-30 eggs on leaves and can lay up to 500 eggs in their lifetime. They hibernate together in groups to stay warm.
Hi! The seven-spot ladybird is NOT native to North America. It is invasive, along with the much-hated Asian lady beetle. Both species are likely to have contributed to the decline of native species like the nine-spotted ladybug.
Today's creature is the seven-spot ladybird! They are native to Europe, Asia, and North America. They can be found in areas with lots of plantlife. They eat aphids and are often used as pest control due to this. They can eat other things in emergencies but cannot reproduce without aphids. Females will mate with multiple males. They lay clusters of 10-30 eggs on leaves and can lay up to 500 eggs in their lifetime. They hibernate together in groups to stay warm.
Hi! The seven-spot ladybird is NOT native to North America. It is invasive, along with the much-hated Asian lady beetle. Both species are likely to have contributed to the decline of native species like the nine-spotted ladybug.
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Ladybug amigurumi! I revamped a pattern I made last year (one from this post).
I kept the color changes for the spots the same, but the legs and middle section (pronotum) were redesigned. Also, the top and bottom pieces of the main body are crocheted together rather than sewn here!
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