Ladybird Eating Aphid (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

University of Exeter

Ladybird Eating Aphid (2 of 2)

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This image shows a ladybird eating an aphid. New research suggests that the redness of a ladybird's wings directly links to its toxicity and its diet in early life.

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Jan Stipala

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