Beetle Ladybird
11 April 2022
17 June 2021
2014
A small and very common ladybird with two main colour varieties. Most are red with two black spots but some are black with red spots. Rarely there are intermediates with merged or multiple spots! The black versions are most common in the north where it helps the insect to absorb heat from the sun.
The active adults can be seen from March to November.
This carnivorous beetle is a voracious hunter of aphids and is often used in pest control. The females lay bright yellow eggs underneath leaves and the larvae are also fierce predators of aphids. The adults overwinter by hibernating, often in groups.
(LINK) Nature Spot
A small and very common ladybird with two main colour varieties. Most are red with two black spots but some are black with red spots. Rarely there are intermediates with merged or multiple spots! The black versions are most common in the north where it helps the insect to absorb heat from the sun.
The active adults can be seen from March to November.
This carnivorous beetle is a voracious hunter of aphids and is often used in pest control. The females lay bright yellow eggs underneath leaves and the larvae are also fierce predators of aphids. The adults overwinter by hibernating, often in groups.
(LINK) Nature Spot
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