Značilnosti
They have domed backs, mainly oval, often shiny with short legs and antennae. They have two wing covers. They are usually red to orange in color.
Species | Insect |
Living space | River edge, Wet site |
Size | 5-7 mm |
Opis
This species has thirteen dark or black spots. The larvae are slightly flattened and covered with miniature spines. Very small eggs are laid in groups of 10–50 on the undersides of leaves. Both adults and larvae feed on aphids on aquatic plants. It appears all year round. In some places it is common along the banks of waters and on aquatic plants.