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Coccinella septempunctata
This seven-spot ladybird lady beetle was spotted on a forget-me-not. Its elytra are red, and punctuated with three black spots each, with an extra spot spread over the junction of the two, making a total of seven. It is the is the most common ladybird in Europe.
Prealpine meadow.
Thanks everyone for your kind comments and thank you Arlanda for confirming the ID!
Spotted on Jun 9, 2012
Submitted on Jun 11, 2012
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