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heather ladybird

Chilocorus bipustulatus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Eklem bacaklılar)

Class

Insecta (böcek)

Order

Coleoptera (Kın kanatlılar)

Species

Chilocorus bipustulatus (heather ladybird)

Names in Other Languages

French coccinelle des bruyères

German Strichfleckiger Schildlaus-Marienkäfer

Similar Species in Chilocorus

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kidney-spot ladybird

Chilocorus renipustulatus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of heather ladybird?

The scientific name of heather ladybird is Chilocorus bipustulatus. It belongs to the genus Chilocorus.

What is the conservation status of heather ladybird?

heather ladybird (Chilocorus bipustulatus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does heather ladybird live?

heather ladybird is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.

What family does heather ladybird belong to?

heather ladybird (Chilocorus bipustulatus) belongs to the genus Chilocorus, which is part of the taxonomic family Coccinellidae.

Is heather ladybird endangered?

Yes, heather ladybird (Chilocorus bipustulatus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does heather ladybird belong to?

heather ladybird (Chilocorus bipustulatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of heather ladybird?

The closest relatives of heather ladybird in the genus Chilocorus include kidney-spot ladybird.