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Harlequin Ladybird

H. axyridis succinea

Description:

An orange-brown ladybird with 18 black spots- this species is incredibly invasive and was introduced to Britain in 2004. They are poisonous to other insects and frequently hibernate near houses and buildings.

Habitat:

Outside my house

Notes:

This specimen was dead unfortunately- i only submitted this spotting because I'm aware there is a whole family living under the shed.

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Jamie Grant
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Jamie Grant

South Hams, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Apr 9, 2018
Submitted on Apr 9, 2018

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