13-spotted Lady Beetle
VU

13-spotted Lady Beetle

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata

Unknown

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Overview

Hippodamia tredecimpunctata, commonly known as the thirteen-spot ladybeetle, is a species of lady beetle.

The 13-spotted Lady Beetle faces significant population declines due to widespread pesticide use in agricultural systems and habitat loss from intensive farming practices. Climate change is altering the distribution and abundance of their aphid prey, while competition from introduced lady beetle species further threatens native populations across their range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Agricultural fields, grasslands, meadows, and prairie ecosystems where they feed primarily on aphids and other soft-bodied insects. They require diverse plant communities that support abundant prey populations and suitable overwintering sites in leaf litter or under rocks.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is 13-spotted Lady Beetle classified as Vulnerable?
13-spotted Lady Beetle is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The 13-spotted Lady Beetle faces significant population declines due to widespread pesticide use in agricultural systems and habitat loss from intensive farming practices. Climate change is altering the distribution and abundance of their aphid prey, while competition from introduced lady beetle species further threatens native populations across their range.
Where does 13-spotted Lady Beetle live?
13-spotted Lady Beetle occurs in Åland Islands, Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, and Belgium (plus 41 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to 13-spotted Lady Beetle?
The main threats to 13-spotted Lady Beetle are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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