2 Spot Ladybird (IMAGE)

University of Exeter

2 Spot Ladybird

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A new study shows that for ladybirds, the brightness of their color reveals the extent of their toxicity to predators. The research also found that the more conspicuous and colorful the ladybird species, the less likely it is to be attacked by birds.

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Lina Arenas

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