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Latin name: Harmonia axyridis
Size: Approximately 6-8 mms.
Distribution: Found in some parts of the U.K.
Months seen: April to October
Food: Insects
Habitat: Parks, gardens and anywhere food can be found. Hibernates
in houses.
Special features: This is a recent arrival in the UK. Harmonia axyridis,
which is variously called the Harlequin ladybird or the Multi-coloured ladybug,
or the Asian ladybird, is a threat to many of our native insects, including
butterflies, lacewings and many other ladybirds.
It was introduced from Asia into North America for biocontrol of aphids, and has
since spread across the States, becoming the commonest ladybird in less than 25
years. Canada is now seeing a similar spotted invasion. In the last decade its
catastrophic increase in numbers has threatened endemic North American ladybirds
and other aphid predators.
More Photos of Harlequin Ladybirds
How to Identify the Harlequin Ladybird
Harlequin Ladybird Press Release
UK Safari Ladybird Section
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