In a study on the capacity of several lady beetle species to regenerate limbs during their pupal stage, the multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis, adult shown here) was among those that displayed the trait most frequently, with 98 percent of the individuals examined in the experiment showing some limb regeneration. The researchers say the trait may be linked to genes that offer survival advantages when activated, but further study is needed. (Photo by David Cappaert, Bugwood.org)
Harmonia axyridis larva
In a study on the capacity of several lady beetle species to regenerate limbs during their pupal stage, the multicolored Asian lady beetle (Harmonia axyridis, adult shown here) was among those that displayed the trait most frequently, with 98 percent of the individuals examined in the experiment showing some limb regeneration. The researchers say the trait may be linked to genes that offer survival advantages when activated, but further study is needed. (Photo by David Cappaert, Bugwood.org)
Hello, I found one of these beetles moving around on the ground in a counterclockwise circle constantly regardless of any external stimuli