Seven-Spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata)

The Seven-Spotted Ladybug, or Sevenspotted Lady Beetle, originates from Europe and is now a common resident in gardens and parks. Humans have brought ladybugs to various regions to control aphid populations; they feed on aphids while patrolling plant stems and leaves. 

These beneficial insects’ red forewings feature three black spots each, with an additional spot straddling the wings' junction, lending to its common and scientific name.

Moreover, Seven-Spotted Ladybugs start as eggs, transform into larvae, morph into pupas, and finally emerge as adult ladybeetles. During winter, they enter a dormant phase, called diapause, and huddle together in large clusters, waiting for spring.