Coccinellidae Coccinellidae Coccinellidae () is a widespread family of small beetles ranging in size from 0.8 to 18 mm (0.03 to 0.71 inches). The family is commonly known as ladybugs in North America, and ladybirds in Britain and other parts of the English-speaking world. Entomologists widely prefer the names ladybird beetles or lady beetles as these insects are not classified as true bugs. The majority of coccinellid species are generally considered useful insects, because many species prey on herbivorous homopterans such as aphids or scale insects, which are agricultural pests. Many coccinellids lay their eggs directly in aphid and scale insect
Nikita (given name) been adopted as a feminine name in some countries such as France. This development was presumably inspired by Elton John's song "Nikita" (whose music video portrayed a female Russian border guard, presumably the Nikita of the song), and the French film "Nikita". The Indian feminine name "Niketā" निकेता, "Nikitā" निकिता is unrelated. It comes from a Sanskrit word "nikita" निकेत, "niketana" निकेतन meaning "house, habitation; temple". Nikita (given name) Nikita ( ) is a name common in both Russia and India. The Russian variant originated as a masculine Greek name, and subsequently Russian name. The Ukrainian and Belarusian variants are