Fourteen-spot ladybird colouration. Artwork of the wingcases of several fourteen-spot ladybirds (Propylea 14-punctata) illustrating the variation in c

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Fourteen-spot ladybird colouration. Artwork of the wingcases of several fourteen-spot ladybirds (Propylea 14-punctata) illustrating the variation in colouration patterns between individuals. These individuals were all collected from the same nettle plant. Both the adults and larvae are predatory, feeding on aphids.

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Size: 4945px × 3484px
Photo credit: © DR KEITH WHEELER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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