Seven spot Ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata also Coccinelle 7-punctata) Larval stage. adybird larvae are ferocious predators of aphids and greenfly. ... The larvae will feed for up to three weeks before developing into adults, at which point they will continue to prey on aphids. Podere Montecucco, Orvieot, Umbria, Italy May 2021