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Ladybug Beetle (Coccinellidae) - Animal India

A Coccinellidae (ladybug or ladybird beetle) larva was observed on leaves in a forest in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 9, 2024. The larva displays a unique camouflage defense mechanism resembling a small jasmine flower to avoid predators. Typically found in shaded shrubs or bushes under tall trees, these larvae are vulnerable to heavy rain but may survive by sheltering beneath leaves. Most species in the Coccinellidae family are carnivorous predators, coexisting with other insects like ants, planthoppers, and treehoppers in their natural forest habitat. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11757393
Date Taken	9 November 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

Coccinellidae ladybug ladybird beetle larva camouflage defense mechanism jasmine flower predators shaded shrubs bushes tall trees vulnerable heavy rain sheltering leaves species carnivorous predators coexist insects ants planthoppers treehoppers natural habitat forest Tehatta West Bengal India November 2024 Soumyabrata Roy NurPhoto.