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Subfamily: Coccinellinae (typical ladybirds)
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> Insecta
(insects) > Dicondyla > Pterygota > Metapterygota > Neoptera > Eumetabola >
Holometabola > Coleoptera (beetles)
> Polyphaga > Superfamily: Cucujoidea > Family:
Coccinellidae (ladybirds)
This subfamily includes the typical Labybird Beetles that are
large, shiny and usually spotted.
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Cheilomenes lunata.
[image by H. Robertson ©,
Iziko].
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Harmonia virgintiduomaculata, Chequered Ladybird,
8-9mm.
[image by M. Picker & C.
Griffiths ©, from Field Guide to Insects of South Africa,
used with permission]. |
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Micraspis striata, Humbug Ladybird, 4mm.
[image by M. Picker & C.
Griffiths ©, from Field Guide to Insects of South Africa,
used with permission]. |
Oenopia cinctella, Black-ringed
Ladybird, 5mm.
[image by M. Picker & C.
Griffiths ©, from Field Guide to Insects of South Africa,
used with permission]. |
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Psyllobora variegata,
larva (fungus feeders).
[image by H. Robertson ©,
Iziko]. |
Hippodamia variegata. [photo H. Robertson, Iziko
©] |
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