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Harlequin Ladybird

Harmonia axyridis

Description:

Black ladybird with two red spots and white side bits on the face.

Notes:

References from: http://www.ladybird-survey.org/species_d... and http://www.harlequin-survey.org/recognit...

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2 Comments

berjammar
berjammar 12 years ago

@misako.hill and CindyBinghamKeiser for references :-)

misako
misako 12 years ago

I think it is a Harmonia Species. They have a large number of color variants. Chilocorus species tend not have any white markings on the "face." You can also submit the photo directly to the Lost Ladybug Project for an ID.

berjammar
Spotted by
berjammar

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Jul 4, 2011
Submitted on Sep 25, 2011

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