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Common Spotted Ladybird

Harmonia conformis

Description:

Harmonia conformis (the large spotted ladybird) is a species of ladybird (the family Coccinellidae). It has a light reddish appearance and its colouration includes 20 large black spots, 18 of which are found on the elytra (wing covers). They are quite large for ladybirds, being about 6-7mm long. It is a predator of other insects, eating aphids as both a larva and imago (adult). It is found in Australia, and has been introduced to New Zealand, where it is common in northern regions. Another member of the same genus, Harmonia antipoda, also occurs in New Zealand. This species however is a native and is much smaller and harder to find.

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owheelj
owheelj 12 years ago
Common Spotted Ladybird
Harmonia conformis Harmonia conformis


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1 Comment

Archie76
Archie76 12 years ago

Thanks owheelj

Archie76
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Archie76

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Spotted on Sep 13, 2011
Submitted on Sep 13, 2011

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