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Melanic Asian Ladybug

Harmonia axyridis conspicua

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Description:

This is a Melanic (black color variant) Harmonia axyridis with red spots. It was a bit larger than the typical red Harmonia axyridis that I spot. It was one of two black color variants that I spotted in this location.

Habitat:

Wild fennel plants along a fence next to Bank of America parking lot, Emeryville, CA.

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misako
Spotted by
misako

Oakland, California, USA

Spotted on Oct 5, 2011
Submitted on Oct 22, 2011

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black color variant harmonia axyridis asian ladybug ladybug lady bug asian lady bug asian lady beetle lady beetle berkeley emeryville oakland asian ladybird beetle black red spots harlequin ladybird wild fennel fennel harmonia axyridis conspicua melanistic melanic
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