Convergent Lady Beetle
Hippodamia convergens
The adult is a small spotted beetle found in fields, gardens, orchards, and other open places with abundant plant-feeding insects. It hunts aphids and other tiny prey on vegetation, but can also take pollen or nectar when prey is scarce. When threatened, it can release bitter yellowish fluid from its leg joints, a chemical defense advertised by its bright warning colors.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Convergent Lady Beetle