Olla

Lady beetle

Olla is a of () in the Coccinellinae. Members of this genus are predatory known for their role in of pest . The genus includes such as Olla v-nigrum, commonly known as the ash-gray lady beetle.

Olla v-nigrum 153022806 by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.Olla v-nigrum 165435805 by Elizabeth Praetz. Used under a CC0 license.Olla v-nigrum 249148487 by Sam Kieschnick. Used under a CC BY 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Olla: /ˈɔl.la/

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Diet

Predatory; feeds on and other small soft-bodied .

Ecological Role

agent; helps suppress of agricultural and garden pests.

Human Relevance

Used in programs to reduce reliance on chemical .

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