Lady Bug Luck
by Christopher James
Title
Lady Bug Luck
Artist
Christopher James
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Coccinellidae (/ˌkɒksɪˈnɛlɪˌdiː/) is a widespread family of small beetles ranging in size from 0.8 to 18 mm (0.03 to 0.71 inches). The family is commonly known as ladybugs in North America and ladybirds in Britain and other parts of the English-speaking world. Entomologists prefer the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles as these insects are not classified as true bugs.
The majority of coccinellid species are generally considered useful insects, because many species prey on herbivorous homopterans such as aphids or scale insects, which are agricultural pests. Many coccinellids lay their eggs directly in aphid and scale insect colonies in order to ensure their larvae have an immediate food source. However, some species do have unwelcome effects; among these, the most prominent are of the subfamily Epilachninae (which includes the Mexican bean beetle), which are herbivorous themselves. Usually, epilachnines are only minor agricultural pests, eating the leaves of grain, potatoes, beans, and various other crops, but their numbers can increase explosively in years when their natural enemies, such as parasitoid wasps that attack their eggs, are few. In such situations, they can do major crop damage. They occur in practically all the major crop-producing regions of temperate and tropical countries.
There are about 5,000 different species of ladybugs in the world. These much loved critters are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. They come in many different colors and patterns, but the most familiar in North America is the seven-spotted ladybug, with its shiny, red-and-black body. In many cultures, ladybugs are considered good luck.
This one was happily sitting on my KIA soul in Port Orange, FL
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February 1st, 2021
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Gary F Richards
Outstanding Lady Bug Luck composition, lighting, shading, color and artwork! Congratulations on your beautiful moving Special Elite Feature! F/L
Christopher James replied:
Thank you very much Gary for your kind words and support....greatly appreciated
Pamela Williams
SPECIAL FEATURE on the FAA aRt diStriCt group homepage. Congratulations! #TheArtDistrict #TheLittleThings You are invited to archive your work in the Elite Special feature archive discussion
Christopher James replied:
Thank you very much Pamela for this special honor....it is greatly appreciated
Mioara Andritoiu
Lovely photo, dear Christopher! LF
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Mioara....I wanted to catch him in flight and instead he jumped right up onto my lens...lol
Lynnie Lang
I’m nominating this amazing image to the 1000 Views on 1 Image Special Features by Your Fellow Artists...Well done!
Christopher James replied:
Thank you kindly Lynnie.....I was trying to get a shot when it took off, but instead it jumped up on to my lens.....lol
RONALD MILLS
So simple, yet you cannot take your eyes off it! Love it! Nominating for special feature on the 1000 view group!
Christopher James replied:
Thank you Ronald.....funny you should mention keeping eyes on it.....I was waiting on it to take flight so I could get a flight shot and it jumped on my lens in a flash......lol
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features Nominations For Promotion #22 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw