Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a seven-spot ladybird in flight
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Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a seven-spot ladybird in flight
With colour enhancement of an image made using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), we get a rare glimpse of the moment when a ladybug has fully extended its wings to take flight. The seven-spot ladybird is found all over Europe and was imported to North America as a form of natural pest control. The bright red beetles’ favourite meal is aphids, a small green louse that is highly destructive to crops. So when you see a seven-spot ladybird in your garden, say “thank you” to the little pest killer.
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