A ladybird feeding on aphids
Macrophotograph of a ladybird beetle, Coccinella septempunctata, feeding on aphids. It belongs to the order known as Coleoptera in which more than 290,000 species are classified. Coccinella septempunctata is about 7mm long, has very short antennae and despite its short legs is a very good runner. It is a zealous and voracious aphid hunter. Magnification: x3 at 35mm size.
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