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Venkateshkumar | Thu, Nov 22, 2018, 4:24 AM


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The multicolored Asian lady beetle, also known as Harmonia axyridis, is a common insect. The multicolored Asian lady beetle is a convex, shortened oval shape. The colour of adult ranges from orange to red with zero to 19 spots. Larvae are usually black or grey and usually have tiny flexible spike (non-stinging) on their backs. Their body is elongate, somewhat flattened, and “alligator shaped.” Cannibalism plays a role in this beetle species. If they don’t find prey, they will start eating each other or other beetle species. Generally, it’s a important predator that feed on aphids and other soft-bodied insects that dwell on trees. Considered a pest to fruit production and processing.
Multicoloured Asian Lady Beetle under foldscope

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Type of Sample
microorganisms
Foldscope Lens Magnification
140x

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