Anatomy of a Ladybug (underside)
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Ladybug Taxonomy
How are Ladybugs Classified?
Kingdom: Animalia (All animals)
Phylum: Arthopoda (Invertebrates)
Class: Insecta (Insects)
Order: Coleoptera (Beetles.)
Family: Coccinellidae (Lady beetles)
Genus: Hippodamia ( Lady beetle type)
Species: Convergens (specific ladybug) 6
Many entomologists believe that ladybug should be called "lady beetles." That's because they are part of the Coleoptera Order. Coleopteran’s are beetles, so a ladybug is actually a kind of beetle.
Of course, the Order is not the only part of ladybug classification. There are also the kingdom, the phylum, the class, and the family to consider. Like every other creature on earth, ladybug classification is very intensive. Ladybugs belong to the Animalia Kingdom. They are a part of the Phylum Arthropoda. Their Class is Insecta. They belong to the order of Coleoptera, beetles, of course. Finally, their Family is that of the Coccinellidae.7 There are about 150 species of ladybugs in the United States, wow! That’s a lot of types of ladybugs! Ladybugs come in many colors and have different numbers of spots.
How are Ladybugs Classified?
Kingdom: Animalia (All animals)
Phylum: Arthopoda (Invertebrates)
Class: Insecta (Insects)
Order: Coleoptera (Beetles.)
Family: Coccinellidae (Lady beetles)
Genus: Hippodamia ( Lady beetle type)
Species: Convergens (specific ladybug) 6
Many entomologists believe that ladybug should be called "lady beetles." That's because they are part of the Coleoptera Order. Coleopteran’s are beetles, so a ladybug is actually a kind of beetle.
Of course, the Order is not the only part of ladybug classification. There are also the kingdom, the phylum, the class, and the family to consider. Like every other creature on earth, ladybug classification is very intensive. Ladybugs belong to the Animalia Kingdom. They are a part of the Phylum Arthropoda. Their Class is Insecta. They belong to the order of Coleoptera, beetles, of course. Finally, their Family is that of the Coccinellidae.7 There are about 150 species of ladybugs in the United States, wow! That’s a lot of types of ladybugs! Ladybugs come in many colors and have different numbers of spots.
5. Ladybug Anatomy - Article and Diagram. www.ladybug-life-cycle.com. (C) 2015
6. Ladybug Classification: Types and Species of Ladybugs. www.ladybug-life-cycle. (C) 2015
7. Ladybug Identification. www.learn2grow.com. (C) 2006-2015