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Many ladybugs have bright colors to advertise to predators that they are not worth the effort! If disturbed, they can release a foul-smelling chemical from their "knees" to keep enemies away. Predators learn that color combinations of bright oranges, reds, and blacks can mean an unappetizing taste, and they avoid eating the ladybugs. This works so well that even ladybugs that are not distasteful mimic the colors of the poisonous ones.
Worldwide, ladybugs are seen as omens of good luck. In England, finding a ladybug means there will be a good harvest. In Sweden, if a ladybug lands on a young girl's hand, she will soon be getting married. Ladybugs are the official state insect of Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Tennessee. How interesting that such a tiny insect can make such a vast difference in the world!
Coccinellids generally oval shaped with domed backs and flattened undersides. They range in size from 0.8 to 18 mm (0.03–0.7 in). Females tend to be larger than males. Coccinellids have large compound eyes and clubbed antennae with seven to eleven segments. Being beetles, they have hardened, non-overlapping forewings, known as elytrons, which cover up the more fragile, hindwings when the insects are not in flight. The tarsal formula for adult coccinellids is 4-4-4 or 3-3-3. Larval insects are covered in setae, the abdominal segments in particular each having six divided into pairs, and one to three segmented antennae.
Collectible Wildlife Gifts is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more!
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