Which beetle family is lady beetles?

• A. Cantharidae
• B. Lycidae
• C. Coccinellidae
• D. Cleridae

Answer: (C)

Lady beetles are grouped in the family Coccinellidae. These small, rounded beetles are usually dome-shaped and brightly colored, often with spots, which helps warn predators. Their ecological role is as beneficial insects because they prey on aphids and other small pests, making them well known for natural pest control in gardens and crops.

The other families are different kinds of beetles: Cantharidae are soldier beetles with soft bodies and often orange-red color, Lycidae are net-winged beetles with a network-like pattern on their wing covers, and Cleridae are checkered beetles that are typically elongated and patterned. These distinctions in shape and behavior help separate them from lady beetles.