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« on: January 12, 2011, 10:37:59 PM »
Yeah, I know they are officially known as Ladybird Beetles.  But I never call them that!  Did you know that the name came from association with the Virgin Mary?  I'm told that in Germany the name for these insects translates as "Mary's Beetle"!

Here are some that I photographed:




It isn't polite to look up a lady's skirts, but I'm a melodrama villain so I do it anyway....







Ladybugs feed on aphids, so gardeners love them.  This one is having lunch.  The ladybug here is a recently-invading species from Asia,






And this lady is ready for takeoff!




Another one taking off....
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« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2011, 07:03:22 AM »
Hey! You mean that their wings are actually folded up and stored under their polkadot covers kind of like hidden windshield wipers on a car or more like a convertible top?  That is so cool.  Great pictures, Mr. Claw.
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« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2011, 08:12:55 AM »
Really beautiful photos. I love the takeoff photos especially.
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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2011, 08:45:45 AM »
Nice pictures!!
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« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2011, 04:37:41 PM »
Do they flap the red wings as well as the iridescent wings?  Who knew ladybugs could be so complicated!
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« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2011, 07:34:16 PM »
 Must be a gurl thing Brendan... AND maybe you should try paying more attention to your guests and their habits... they may stop inviting themselves to dinner! Cheesy
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« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2011, 07:50:59 PM »
Wow, those are gorgeous.
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2011, 09:02:13 AM »
Wow, Scarlet, that ladybug has some SERIOUS spots on it!
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2011, 09:04:28 AM »
Quote from: Carol Hanrahan on January 14, 2011, 04:37:41 PM
Do they flap the red wings as well as the iridescent wings?  Who knew ladybugs could be so complicated!

Carol the red spotted layer on the back is a protective cover for the wings, and just flips up out of the way during flight.  They are known as "elytra" (singular elytron).  Scientists have a name for everything!
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« Reply #10 on: January 17, 2011, 09:42:03 AM »
Quote from: The Hooded Claw on January 17, 2011, 09:02:13 AM
Wow, Scarlet, that ladybug has some SERIOUS spots on it!

It's an Aussie bug!
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