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14 Spot Ladybird

propylea 14-punctata

Photo by Banstie
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Field Notes

Description:

with two 7 spot ladybirds - coccinella septempunctata

Notes:

So many ladybirds we had to be careful not to tread on them. Mostly 7 spot. Saw quite a few that had been squashed :-(

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Propylea quatuordecimpunctata

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
Banstie
ID confirmed through iSpot
Banstie
I'm not convinced yet it's a harlequin as firstly quite small and secondly I'm sure I've seen these here in the UK since my childhood. I shall ask Harlequin survey or Opal for an id.
LauraMaria
The left-most one on the picture I think is a harlequin ladybug, which is an invasive species here in the UK! They eat the larvae of other species. Ladybugs are called ladybirds in the UK as a quick clarification for others. If you want more info, check out the website for the harlequin ladybird survey: http://www.harlequin-survey.org/recognition_and_distinction.htm
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PublishedAugust 21, 2011

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