Harlequin Ladybird
By Adoronron
26 Aug, 2009
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The Harlequin Ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) is a voracious predator. As well as consuming vast amounts of Greenflies etc. it is also thought to be a danger to the ordinary Ladybird and other British insects. More info on the web, and how to report sightings, which I did yesterday. This particular speciman was walking around the outside of my compost bin. It caught my attention as it appeared to have many more black spots than normal. I'm wondering if these are responsible for the lack of ladybirds this year or is it the weather.
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Nice close up......
26 Aug, 2009
Thanks Milky and Bernieh. Good job we are bigger than them.
27 Aug, 2009
Ooh....looks like a bruiser Ado.......we seem to have a lot of Ladybirds right now, so keep him at yours! Lol
27 Aug, 2009
Thanks for info Adoronron.new on to me..matter of interest I have seen a Kidney-Spot Ladybird in the garden today..so tiny.another newcomber to my garden
27 Aug, 2009
What a good shot.
26 Aug, 2009