13-spot ladybird vs Adonis' Ladybird
Hippodamia tredecimpunctata compared with Hippodamia variegata
Key Differences
- 13-spot ladybird is Vulnerable while Adonis' Ladybird is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | 13-spot ladybird | Adonis' Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (สัตว์) | Animalia (สัตว์) |
| Phylum same | Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง) | Arthropoda (สัตว์ขาปล้อง) |
| Class same | Insecta (แมลง) | Insecta (แมลง) |
| Order same | Coleoptera (อันดับด้วง) | Coleoptera (อันดับด้วง) |
| Family same | Coccinellidae | Coccinellidae |
| Genus same | Hippodamia | Hippodamia |
| Species | Hippodamia tredecimpunctata | Hippodamia variegata |
Evolutionary Relationship
13-spot ladybird and Adonis' Ladybird share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hippodamia.
Conservation Status
13-spot ladybird
VU — VulnerableAdonis' Ladybird
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | 13-spot ladybird | Adonis' Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
13-spot ladybird
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Adonis' Ladybird
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
13-spot ladybird
The 13-spot ladybird (Hippodamia tredecimpunctata) is a species in the genus Hippodamia. It is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and 2 other countries, inhabiting diverse terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Adonis' Ladybird
The Adonis' Ladybird (Hippodamia variegata) is a species in the genus Hippodamia. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 7 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic r.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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