A small [[beetle]], 1 to 10 millimeters in length, with elytra (wing cases) of a bright red, orange, or yellow color, overlaid with black spots. Generally considered to be useful because it helps control [[bug]] pest populations.

h4. See also

* [[List of animals]]
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