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Seven-Spotted Ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata)
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Bug Bite · From the file on Seven-Spotted Ladybug

Ladybugs hibernate in clusters that can contain tens of thousands of individuals — sometimes covering entire boulders or building corners.

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