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Can Ladybirds Bite?
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Safari Tip:
A great way to pick up ladybirds without squashing them is with a pocket
pooter - click here
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Ladybirds are unlikely to bite you, although they can give you a gentle pinch if they accidentally mistake you for a greenfly.
If you pick up a Ladybird, it might release a yellow fluid that is pungent and slightly caustic. This is actually blood which comes out of it's body through it's legs. It has a very bad flavour and once a bird has tasted this, it will rarely try to eat another ladybird.
Ladybirds don't sting. Their bright coloration is a warning to other animals that they taste bad. In fact they have very few natural enemies.
Tools for Ladybird
Spotters - Pocket Pooters and Hand Lenses
UK Safari Ladybird Section
UK Safari Beetle Section
UK Safari Creepy-Crawlies Section
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