Coccinella transversalis
Transverse Ladybird
©Ellie: Transverse Ladybird (Coccinella transversalis) larva on my thumb. The larvae would play dead when threatened.
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Coleoptera
Family
Coccinellidae
Genus
Coccinella
Species
Coccinella transversalis
Colours
Distinguishing features
The Transverse ladybirds is an orange to red colour with black v-shaped markings on their back. They also have a dark strip down the centre where the wings meet.
Size
- From 0.38 cm to 0.67 cm (Length of specimen)
Wingspan
- Wingspan data is not yet available.
Synonyms
Distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
It is found from India across southern and southeastern Asia to Malesia and Australia. (Wikipedia)
Chronotypes
diurnal (active during the day)
Diet
Both adults and larvae eat soft-bodied insects, such as aphids.
