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Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects here are named-source lady-beetle looks — not a national formula. Adult shape, color, and larval form stay on the cited cards.
One source per card. Named-source examples — not a national identification rule.
Illustrative photograph — not identification proof.
What the sources say — at a glance
One source per card. Facts are not averaged.
UMN Extension (Minnesota)
More than 50 species. Domed adults. Long larvae.
Details and limits (4)
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UMN Extension (Minnesota): Minnesota is home to more than 50 species of native lady beetles (also known as ladybugs or ladybird beetles), as well as introduced lady beetle species. Identification.
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UMN Extension (Minnesota): most adult lady beetles have domed, hard, round to oval bodies. Many species are red with black spots, but there are species that are predominately black, yellow, pink, and orange. Observation.
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UMN Extension (Minnesota): larvae have long bodies, which taper at the back end. They are generally black with areas of white, orange, or red. Observation.
Limit
Minnesota lady-beetle sheet. Identification only.
NC State Extension (North Carolina)
More than 400 species. Orange or red adults. Blue-black larvae.
Details and limits (4)
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NC State Extension (North Carolina): there are more than 400 different species of lady beetles (family Coccinellidae) in North America. Identification.
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NC State Extension (North Carolina): regardless of species, most adults are brightly colored (orange or red), exhibit a variety of spot patterns (or have no spots), and are approximately 1/4 inch (6.5mm) in diameter. Observation.
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NC State Extension (North Carolina): larvae are often described as looking like miniature alligators, and they are typically blue-black with orange markings. Observation.
Limit
North Carolina lady-beetle sheet. Identification only.
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Named-source surface notes also sit beside garden pests.
How we know — methodology. Ranges and assertions are cited per source, not blended.