The koksi beetle is one of the small animals of the Coleoptera order. They are easily recognizable because of their small round appearance and colorful backs and on some speckled species. In Western countries, this animal is known as ladybird or ladybug. Layman calls the beetle koksi as a ladybird, because its size and shield are also hard, but this beetle is not at all from the nation of Ladybug (Hemiptera). This insect is known as a farmer friend because some of his members prey on insect pests such as aphids. Nevertheless, there are some species of koksi also eat leaves to become plant pests.
These beetles are found throughout the world, especially in areas where plant life provides food. In this world there are approximately 5,000 species and the largest body length reaches almost 1 cm.
Self defense
Animals that prey on Koksi beetles are generally predatory animals such as birds and spiders. The koksi beetle has a unique way of defending itself. If you feel threatened, he will pretend to die by turning around and pulling his legs inside. As a further protection mechanism, he will remove the yellow liquid from the joints of his legs. This liquid has a bad smell and taste so that if it works, the predator does not eat because it can not stand with the liquid.
