{"product_id":"seven-spot-ladybird-coccinella-septempunctata","title":"Seven Spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeven black spots on glossy red wing cases - the Seven-spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata) has a design so simple and iconic it barely needs illustration. It is perhaps the most familiar and best-loved beetle in Europe, recognised even by people who couldn't name another insect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Seven-spot Ladybird is found throughout Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and has been introduced to North America as a biological control agent. It is a voracious predator of aphids - a single adult can consume over 5,000 in its lifetime - making it a welcome presence in gardens and on farmland alike. Adults overwinter in sheltered spots, sometimes gathering in large clusters in leaf litter, window frames, and outbuildings before emerging in spring to feed and breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew insects enjoy such a consistently positive reputation. Ladybirds have been regarded as symbols of good luck across many cultures for centuries - their association with the Virgin Mary gave rise to the English common name (Our Lady's bird), while similar religious and folk connections exist in French (bête à bon Dieu), German (Marienkäfer), and Russian (bozhya korovka). It is a rare example of a beetle that has achieved genuine cultural affection, transcending the squeamishness that many people feel towards insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Axisophy","offers":[{"title":"Large (50 × 70 cm | 20 × 28 in)","offer_id":45864087650465,"sku":"APW-BUG-SSL-P-500x700-AM-COL","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"XLarge (70 × 100 cm | 28 × 40 in)","offer_id":45864087683233,"sku":"APW-BUG-SSL-P-700x1000-AM-COL","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0483\/1546\/5889\/files\/Axisophy-SevenSpotLadybird-mockup-1.jpg?v=1770825259","url":"https:\/\/axisophy.com\/products\/seven-spot-ladybird-coccinella-septempunctata","provider":"Axisophy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}