Larch Ladybird (IMAGE)

University of Exeter

Larch Ladybird

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The researchers say relatively inconspicuous species, such as the larch ladybird, have low levels of defense and place more emphasis on avoiding being seen, whereas, more conspicuous and colorful species, such as the 7-spot ladybird, openly flaunt their strong defenses to predators like birds.

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Kurt Kulac

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