5-spot ladybird vs 7-Spot Ladybird
Coccinella quinquepunctata compared with Coccinella septempunctata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | 5-spot ladybird | 7-Spot 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 | Coccinella | Coccinella |
| Species | Coccinella quinquepunctata | Coccinella septempunctata |
Evolutionary Relationship
5-spot ladybird and 7-Spot Ladybird share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Coccinella.
Conservation Status
5-spot ladybird
LC — Least Concern7-Spot Ladybird
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | 5-spot ladybird | 7-Spot Ladybird |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
5-spot ladybird
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
7-Spot Ladybird
Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and flooded grasslands and savannas within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Colombia).
5-spot ladybird
The 5-spot ladybird (Coccinella quinquepunctata) is a species in the genus Coccinella. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, inhabiting diverse terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
7-Spot Ladybird
The 7-Spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) is a species in the genus Coccinella. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It is found across Belgium, Canada, Colombia, and 2 other countries, inhabiting Inhabits deserts and xeric shrublands and flooded grasslands and savannas within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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