HARLEQUIN LADYBIRDS

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I have invited Danny Widerscope to share some of his research. In this particular case about ladybirds. 
Video at the end is about Freshwater Hoglouse.
Photographs and video copyright of Danny Widerscope
 
 
More information –
 
WHY HARLEQUIN LADYBIRDS ARE INVADING OUR HOMES 
Natural History Museum
 
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Harlequin Ladybirds that had to be removed from hibernation at work (154 in total). I found three forms. The commonest f.succinea (0-21 spots), f.spectabilis (Black with 4 spots) and f.conspicua (Black with 2 spots). None of the form acyridis (Black with 21 Red spots).
 

Introduced to Europe as a pest control, reached Britain in 2004. Out compete native species by feeding 4x faster. Considered the most invasive ladybird in the world.

 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 

Rorschach Art Publication 

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