Appearance

A ladybug is very small and has a round or oval shaped body. Their size can range from 2 to 10 millimeters. The body is split up into 3 parts: the head, thorax, and abdomen. The head has the mouth, eyes, and antennae. The mouth has pincers used to chew up its’ food. The antennae are a very key component of the head as they are used for touch, smell and taste. Behind the head is the pronotum which allows the head of the ladybug to tuck inside for protection. The thorax is where the six black legs are located. The thorax is also where two sets of wings are found. While in flight the top set of wings, the elytra, open up and the wings underneath appear and are the ones used for flying. The elytra are the protecting wings as they are hard and firm but still flexible enough to lift open. These wings are most commonly seen in red, orange and yellow. They also have round black spots on them. The number of spots a ladybug depends on the species of the ladybug. The abdomen holds the organs used for digestion, respiration, and reproduction. Along the thorax and abdomen are openings called spiracles which are used to breathe in air.
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