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Coccinella septempunctata is a species of beetle commonly known as the seven-spot ladybug, recognizable by its red wing covers with seven black spots. It matters because it is widely used in agriculture as a natural pest control agent, as it feeds on aphids and other small insects that damage crops.
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Coccinella septempunctata, commonly known as the seven-spot ladybird (in North America, seven-spotted ladybug, seven-spotted lady beetle), often abbreviated C-7, is a carnivorous beetle native to Europe, most of Asia, and North Africa. It inhabits many regions with a temperate climate. The beetle has been introduced to several other areas, including North America as a biological pest control agent to combat aphid infestations. It is one of approximately 5,000 species of ladybird worldwide. Bauer states that C. septempunctata's ability to adapt to many different habitats makes it "one of the most successful aphidophagous insects".
C. septempunctata was first described and named in 1758 by the Swedish biologist Carl Linnaeus. Coccinella, the name of the genus, comes from the Latin coccineus for the colour "scarlet". The common name is reflected in the Latin name for the species, septem meaning "seven" and punctata meaning "spotted".