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Spotted Amber Ladybird

hippodamia variegata

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Field Notes

Description:

Orange to red body with usually 9 black spots. Defining black head and thorax adding contrast to the body. Introduced from Europe, this ladybird is a grat aphid pest control species.

Habitat:

Plant stems and foliage in gardens and bushvelt.

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