The mature female wasp seeks out adult female ladybirds, although they will sometimes oviposit into a male adult or larval instar.
en.wikipedia.org Opinions differ about whether the reference was to an actual bird or a ladybird beetle.
en.wikipedia.org Other predators, especially of the larvae, include ladybird beetles, damsel bugs, shield bugs, and assassin bugs.
en.wikipedia.org Adult ladybirds have domed backs, mainly oval, often shiny with short legs and antennae.
en.wikipedia.org Several predators and parasitoids may be effective in controlling whitefly infestations, including green lacewings, ladybirds, minute pirate bugs, big-eyed bugs, and damsel bugs.
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