[Process] Ladybird anatomy and cycle

The provided diagram illustrates the development stages as well as an anatomical view of the lady bird. Overall, it can be seen that this is a cyclical process consisting of 4 main steps. Furthermore, the lady bird is shown in detail with 8 body parts. 

To begin with, the cycle starts when an adult lady bird lays eggs on a leaf, which usually lasts 2-5 days. A larva then emerges in the Larval Stage, and stays in this form for 3 weeks. In the following stage, the pupa stage, the larva is seen in its cocoon form for one week before reappearing as an adult ladybug, thus restarting the cycle.

Regarding the anatomy, a typical lady bird has a head with eyes and 2 protruding antennas. This is seen attached to the main body by a part called the pronotum. Another prominent part is the red elytra, which provides the easily recognizable color and pattern to the lady bird, concealing its wings when they’re not in use. Finally, underneath the wings is the abdomen, as well as 6 legs joined symmetrically throughout the body.

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