lady beetle

• Pequeño escarabajo redondeado con élitros rojos o amarillos y puntos negros, también conocido como mariquita. Se considera beneficioso en jardines porque se alimenta de pulgones y otras plagas.

A small round beetle with red or yellow wing covers and black spots, also known as a ladybug or ladybird. It is considered beneficial in gardens as it feeds on aphids and other pests.

1. Small beetleA2formal

   A small, round, brightly colored beetle, typically red or orange with black spots, often considered beneficial in gardens because it eats aphids.

   mariquita

   • A lady beetle landed on the rose bush.
   • Gardeners welcome lady beetles because they control pests naturally.
   • The child was delighted to find a lady beetle on her finger.

2. A1informalamerican

   The common name for the insect also known as a ladybug or ladybird.

   mariquita (insecto)

   • Look at that cute lady beetle on the leaf!
   • Lady beetles are often seen in the spring.
   • My grandmother always said lady beetles bring good luck.