Hello insect lovers!
Honestly, the reason I love insects is because of their unique and adorable shapes and colors.
This time, I want to write about a small, unique, and cute insect, but with a new color variation. I say new color variation because, after searching the internet, most Ladybugs are predominantly yellow with black spots, or red with black spots.
The Ladybug I found in this cemetery is predominantly black with four white spots. Unlike other Ladybugs, the Ladybug I photographed is quite sensitive to sound and movement. So, to photograph it, I had to chase it and move silently.
Unusual facts about Ladybugs: Many people may only see Ladybugs as beautiful insects with charming spots. However, behind their adorable appearance, these beetles have extraordinary benefits. They are natural predators that are very effective in controlling plant pests and also protect the environment.
Ladybugs, both larvae and adults, are voracious predators. They eat a variety of pests that harm crops. By harnessing this natural ability, we can reduce our dependence on chemical pesticides. This is a tremendous benefit of ladybugs in organic farming.
As for clarification on this new color variation of ladybugs, it seems to be the same as other beetles, as follows:
• Superkingdom: Holozoa
• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Arthropoda
• Class: Insecta
• Order: Coleoptera
• Superfamily: Coccinelloidea
• Family: Coccinellidea
***************************************All photo is mine. Used Infinix Camera and I edited in Lightroom Aplication.
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The source for the classification text is Wikipedia: https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumbang_koksi
The source for paragraphs 4 and 5 is: https://pasartani.id/kumbang-koksi-kontrol-hama-dan-kelestarian-lingkungan/