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Coccinella septempunctata - Seven-Spotted Lady Beetle
Illinois, USA

photograph © Alex Wild 2008

Getting airborne is not necessary a graceful act.   Here, a seven-spotted lady beetle unfurls her flight wings.  These are normally packed away under the brightly-colored elytra. 

USA IL Champaign Co.: 
Champaign
40.120 N 88.275 W 230m
5.x.2008

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This image was captured with a Canon EOS 20D, using a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens.