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Hippodamia variegata
Small orange to red coloured ladybird with 9 black spots, apparently excellent for controlling aphids.
On the flowering steps of Melaleuca Hueglii (chenille honey myrtle)
Spotted on Oct 26, 2020
Submitted on Oct 28, 2020
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So neat! Thanks for sharing this ladybubg, Pink Salt! I read that this species is originally native to the northern hemisphere, but has since expanded well beyond this region.