ladybird
Pronunciation: /ˈleɪdɪbəːd/
noun
British- a small beetle with a domed back which is typically red or yellow with black spots. Both the adults and larvae are important predators of aphids. Called ladybug in North America.
- Family Coccinellidae: several genera and species, including the common European seven-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata)