Seven-spot ladybird Coloring Pages

Small and round body! How many black spots are on its red body?

Just as you know, the Seven-spot ladybird has a small and round body! It is shiny and smooth.

It has black spots on its bright red wings. It got the Japanese name "Nanahoshi" because it has 7 black spots. Can you find 3 spots on each side and 1 near its head? The spot near its head even looks like a heart shape.

Where can you find them?

You can often find the Seven-spot ladybird in grassy areas with aphids, as well as in sunny fields and parks. It looks so cute resting softly on flowers and leaves.

What do they eat?

The main food of the Seven-spot ladybird is actually aphids! Aphids are tiny bugs that suck nutrients from plants, so farmers do not like them. But the Seven-spot ladybird eats lots of aphids, so it is called a helpful bug and people take good care of it.

Why are they named "Tentoumushi"?

The Japanese word for ladybug, Tentoumushi, is written with the characters for Heavenly Bug. When it flies into the sky, it likes to climb up higher and higher. It looks like it is flying toward the sun at the top of the sky, which is how it got this name. In English, it is called a ladybug, where "lady" stands for the Virgin Mary.

What does it do when it feels danger?

When the Seven-spot ladybird feels danger, it sometimes lets out a yellow liquid from its leg joints. This protects it from birds and other bugs. It is said to taste a bit bitter. It can also pull in its legs, stop moving, and flip over to pretend to be dead.

How does it grow up?

The Seven-spot ladybird hatches from an egg, becomes a larva, then a pupa, and finally an adult. When it is a larva, it has a strange shape that is black and spiky. It eats lots of aphids even when it is a larva.

What does it do in winter?

During the cold winter, Seven-spot ladybirds gather under leaves, under stones, or in cracks of buildings to hibernate. When spring comes and it gets warm, they start moving around again.

How to Choose Colors: Make It Look Real!

• Body Color: When you think of a Seven-spot ladybird, it has to be a bright red! Pick a bright, poppy red from your crayons or colored pencils.
• Black Spots: Of course, color the spots on its body black. Color them neat and dark to make it look just like a real one.
• Legs and Antennae: Use black or dark brown for the legs and the antennae on its head. This makes its red body stand out and look super pretty!

How to Make It Look Round: Think About Shadows!

A Seven-spot ladybird has a round body. Giving it a little 3D look makes it look even more real.

• Shadowy Spots: Add a darker red or light brown along the edges of the body or under the legs. This makes the round shape pop out so it looks nice and chubby!
• Shiny Spots: For bright spots where the light hits, like the top of its back, color gently or use a lighter red.

Make It Look Smooth and Shiny!

A Seven-spot ladybird has a smooth, shiny body!

• When you color with pencils or crayons, try to leave a tiny spot white. Or, color lightly with a white pencil on top. This makes it look like light is shining right on it! If you use paints, you can add a little dab of white paint and blend it before it dries.

Tips for Having Fun with Your Coloring Page

• Draw a Background!: Imagine where your Seven-spot ladybird is and draw a background! Is it on a green flower leaf? Or walking under the bright sun? Add grass and flowers in green, pink, and yellow to make your page extra fun!
• Use Your Imagination!: You do not have to use real colors. You can color your Seven-spot ladybird any way you like! A colorful ladybird is super cool too!