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Coelophora inaequalis
This is a regular-looking male Variable Ladybird mating with a spotless yellow-orange female. Coelophora inaequalis (Fabricius, 1775), the Variable Ladybird, Common Australian Lady Beetle or Common Australian Ladybug, is a ladybird species endemic to Australia, Oceania and Southern Asia. The variable ladybird gets its name from the black markings on the adult elytra, that vary from one individual to another.
Backyard garden, spotted on Yellow Alder plant.
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Spotted on May 13, 2013
Submitted on May 16, 2013
1 Comment
Thanks Leuba :)