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Harmonia axyridis var. succinea
Harmonia axyridis is a large coccinellid beetle although all the seven spotted ladybirds were signifficatelly bigger than this specimen ;). Its color ranges from yellow-orange to black, and the number of spots between none and 22.
It is native to eastern Asia, but has been introduced to North America and Europe to control aphids and scale insects. It is now common, well known, and spreading in those regions, and has also established in South Africa and widely across South America.
Spotted on Jun 27, 2013
Submitted on Jun 27, 2013
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