The name Coccinellidae, created by Pierre André Latreille in 1807, is derived from the Latin word coccineus meaning 'scarlet'. The common English … See more

Fossil history
Over 6,000 living species of Coccinellidae have been described. They are sparsely preserved in the fossil … See more

Coccinellidae are found on every continent except Antarctica. Asian and African species are less studied than others. Coccinellids can be found in a variety of habitats, both on the ground and in the trees. They may specialise using certain plants. Some … See more

• Hodek, I.; Honěk, A. (1996). Ecology of Coccinellidae (Series Entomologica, 54). Springer. ISBN 978-0792341772.
• Hodek, I; Honěk, A; Van Emden, H. F., eds. (2012). Ecology and … See more

Coccinellids range in size from 0.8 to 18 mm (0.03–0.7 in). They are sexually dimorphic; adult females tend to be slightly larger than males. They are generally oval with domed backs and flattened undersides. They have large compound eyes See more

Flight
Coccinellids mostly fly during the day. Springy, cylindrical veins in the hindwings stiffen when in flight and bend when folding. Folding of the … See more

Biological control
Coccinellids have been valued in biological pest control, as they prey on agricultural pests such as aphids and scale insects. Their importance in … See more