Kidney-Spot Ladybird vs Yellow May Dun
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Kidney-Spot Ladybird | Yellow May Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chilocorus renipustulatus | Heptagenia sulphurea |
| Order | Coleoptera | Ephemeroptera |
| Family | Coccinellidae | Heptageniidae |
| Size | 4-5 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Omnivores | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Kidney-Spot Ladybird
A small black ladybird with two red kidney-shaped spots, found across Europe. It specializes in feeding on scale insects on tree bark.
Did You Know?
Unlike most ladybirds, it is primarily found on bark rather than on leaves, hunting scale insects in crevices.
Yellow May Dun
A bright sulfur-yellow mayfly common across European rivers during early summer. Its flat nymphs are adapted to fast-flowing water on stony substrates.
Did You Know?
The striking yellow color of this mayfly makes it one of the most easily recognizable species on European rivers.