Ladybird in flight. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a seven-spot ladybird beetle Coccinella septempunctata,flying over a flower. The outer wings of the ladybird are strengthened into a hard covering called the elytra (red,black spots) to protect the delicate flight wings (long,white) found beneath. These elytra are raised in flight,while other transparent hind-wings (not seen) propel the insect. Seven black spots are found on the red wing covers of this ladybird. The red and black colours are a warning to predators,because this beetle is able to squirt distasteful fluids. Magnification: x2.9 at 6x7cm size. Magnification: x7.5 at 7x6 inch size | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Power And Syred |
Taille de l’image : | 4961 px × 3613 px |
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Property Release : | Non requis |
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